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The evolution of our plastic dependency

Neil King | Natalie Muller
April 25, 2024

Plastics have only been around for a little over a century. But in that time, they've become a huge part of our lives and a growing burden for the environment. Each year, the world produces over 430 million tons of plastics, and that figure is set to triple by 2060. A binding global plastics treaty is key to solving the problem. But just how did we get here in the first place?

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Interviewees featured in this episode:

Susan Freinkel, journalist and author of the book "Plastic: A Toxic Love Story"  

Sheila Aggarwal-Khan, director of the Industry and Economy division at the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) 

*This episode has been repackaged and republished.

Neil King
Neil King Senior editor with DW's environment team