TED-Ed: What really happens to the plastic you throw away - Emma Bryce

The video follows the journey of three plastic bottles, highlighting their environmental impact. Bottle one ends up in a landfill, contributing to pollution and taking centuries to decompose. Bottle two reaches the ocean, becoming part of the Great Pacific garbage patch, affecting marine life and entering the food chain. Bottle three is recycled, demonstrating a sustainable alternative. The video emphasizes the importance of recycling and the consequences of plastic waste.

What is the significance of microplastics in the context of the story?

How does bottle three's journey differ from that of bottles one and two?