Globally only 9% of all plastic waste is recycled. But why is that rate so low? On this week's episode of Living Planet, we're airing an episode from a special on the plastics age which was produced by the DW podcast On the Green Fence.

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Folge vom 11.01.2024Is recycling really the answer to the plastic crisis?
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Folge vom 04.01.2024Bioplastics: The good, the bad and the uglyOne way to curb the world's plastics problem would be to use bioplastics. But not all bioplastics are created equal.
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Folge vom 28.12.2023Bugs that eat plasticWhat if there were a way to curb plastic pollution using enzymes? That's what scientists are exploring. On this episode, we'll take a look at how realistic this solution might be.
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Folge vom 21.12.2023The everyday Americans tackling climate changeAmericans across the United States are grappling with unprecedented extreme weather events. And if you travel across the country, you'll meet all manner of people, from winemakers to aviation experts, who are rolling up their sleeves and getting to work to find sustainable solutions.