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2024102 minGdocumentary

Plastic Pollution Climate Change

Plastic Fantastic

2024102 minGdocumentary

Plastic pollution impacts communities globally, highlighting issues like greenwashing and climate racism while exploring solutions to mitigate waste.

Plastic Pollution Climate Change

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Plastic pollution impacts communities globally, highlighting issues like greenwashing and climate racism while exploring solutions to mitigate waste.

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Isa Willingerdirector

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Plastic pollution affects communities worldwide. This 102-minute documentary presents the global plastic crisis through a critical lens. It outlines key problems, including greenwashing and climate racism. The film also discusses potential solutions to reduce plastic waste. Released in 2024, it aims to raise awareness about environmental challenges associated with plastic and its impact on climate change.

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