TED: The surprising solution to ocean plastic | David Katz

The video discusses the severe issue of ocean plastic pollution, emphasizing that cleaning the ocean is not the primary solution. Instead, it introduces the Plastic Bank, which allows impoverished communities to exchange plastic waste for essential goods, creating a sustainable economic model. The concept of 'social plastic' is introduced, highlighting its potential to alleviate poverty and reduce pollution. The model is replicable globally, with initiatives in various countries, and positions plastic as a valuable currency. The video concludes by suggesting that preventing ocean plastic is a significant opportunity for humanity.

What is the primary focus to address the plastic pollution crisis according to the speaker?

• Banning plastic production

• Stopping the influx of plastic into the ocean

• Cleaning the ocean

• Recycling more plastic

What is the main purpose of the Plastic Bank?

• To sell plastic products

• To allow people to exchange plastic waste for essential goods

• To provide education on recycling

• To clean beaches

How does the Plastic Bank add value to collected plastic?

• By sorting, cleaning, and preparing it for export

• By using it to create art

• By burning it for energy

• By burying it in landfills

What is 'social plastic'?

• Plastic used in social events

• Recycled plastic with added social value

• Plastic that is biodegradable

• Plastic that is used in construction

How does the Plastic Bank model support poverty alleviation?

• By reducing the cost of living

• By providing free plastic products

• By offering jobs in plastic manufacturing

• By allowing people to trade plastic waste for goods and services

What is the role of social plastic in global initiatives?

• It is used to create new plastic products

• It is used to build infrastructure

• It is used to fund environmental research

• It is used as a form of payment

What is the potential value of the plastic waste produced by humans?

• Two trillion dollars

• One billion dollars

• Four trillion dollars

• Five trillion dollars

How does the Plastic Bank's online platform support its ecosystem?

• By facilitating the global transfer of value

• By connecting users with recycling centers

• By providing educational resources

• By offering discounts on plastic products

What is the significance of the Plastic Bank's expansion plans?

• To create more plastic waste

• To reduce the cost of plastic

• To increase plastic production

• To enhance its impact on emerging economies

What opportunity does preventing ocean plastic present according to the speaker?

• A method to reduce taxes

• A chance to increase plastic production

• A way to boost the economy

• Humanity's richest opportunity