Around the BBC
Content on plastics from BBC TV and Radio.
Drowning in Plastic
Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin discovers the true dangers of plastic in our oceans.
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The Plastic Tide—Words and Music
Poetry and music inspired by the environment. With Fiona Shaw and Robert Glenister.
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The End of Plastic—Costing the Earth
Tom Heap meets a man determined to rid the world of plastic.
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Microfibre Detectives—Costing the Earth
Tom Heap asks how dangerous plastic microfibres from clothes are and explores solutions.
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Ending the Plastic Age—Costing the Earth
Solving the plastic problem. Four experts join Tom Heap to offer fresh answers.
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Plasticphobia—Costing the Earth
Tom Heap asks if going plastic-free risks harming the environment.
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Plastics—The Bottom Line
Making plastic is big business but its reputation is in tatters. Can it save itself?
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The Frome Fairies take on plastics—Springwatch
Michaela visits Bristol to see how residents are tackling plastic pollution in waterways
How will the UK reduce plastic pollution?
Lucy Siegle gives her take on how to reduce plastics pollution
What is the problem with plastic?—The Briefing Room
How serious is the problem of plastic waste, and how should it be tackled?
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No Waste Man
How hard is it to live a zero waste lifestyle? 1Xtra's Ace sets himself the eco-challenge
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Plastic Fantastic
Professor Mark Miodownik explores our love/hate relationship with plastic.
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