Synopsis
Every minute, the equivalent of a truck full of plastic is emptied into the world's oceans. In this episode Hugh and Anita look at where the problem is coming from and how to solve it.
- Programme: War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Geography
Licence: ERA Licence required
Free to watch for UK schools, colleges and universities with an ERA Licence
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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