S4 Ep 3 - The Future of Plastic
Xploration Earth 2050
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22m
Plastic is one of mankind’s most revolutionary inventions. It’s everywhere, in your home, in your car, in your clothes. It’s also fouling your environment. Host Chuck Pell visits the world of plastic recycling, where used plastic is converted into lumber, clothing, works of art, car parts and even homes. On the way to 2050, plastic garbage is the raw material of the future.
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