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.

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