TED: Tough truths about plastic pollution | Dianna Cohen

The speaker, an artist and co-founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, discusses their journey from using plastic bags in art to realizing the environmental impact of plastic pollution. They initially proposed a cleanup project for the Pacific garbage patch but later understood the need to reduce single-use plastics globally. The formation of the Plastic Pollution Coalition aims to raise awareness and promote alternatives to single-use plastics. The speaker emphasizes personal actions like refusing disposable plastics and choosing sustainable options.

What is the main goal of the Plastic Pollution Coalition as described by the artist?

How does the artist describe the recycling of plastics in the United States?

What are some alternatives to single-use plastics that the artist suggests?