Prince Charles launches plastics prize

The video discusses the massive production of plastics and the challenges in managing the resulting waste. It highlights the environmental impact of durable plastics, which accumulate in nature, particularly affecting marine environments. The video also points out the economic loss due to non-renewable resources being wasted and the significant environmental damage caused by plastic pollution.

What challenges does our ability to manage plastic waste face according to the text?

How does the text describe the durability of plastics in the environment?

What are the two reasons mentioned that make the accumulation of plastic waste a tragedy?

What economic sense is referred to in relation to the loss of non-renewable resources?

In what way does plastic pollution particularly damage the environment?