Interview with Prince Charles at the Our Ocean conference in Malta

The video discusses initiatives to combat plastic pollution, including a pledge to eliminate single-use plastics by 2020 and a £25 million investment. It highlights the establishment of two $1 million prizes to encourage innovative solutions for reducing ocean plastic waste, supported by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The video also addresses the challenge of extracting existing plastic waste, emphasizing the need for inventive approaches to tackle the issue.

In what ways can inventive solutions help address plastic pollution according to the text?

What challenges are associated with extracting plastic that has been used since 1947?