Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell S6E9 — Plastic Pollution: How Humans Are Turning the World Into Plastic
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Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell•Season 6•Episode 9

Plastic Pollution: How Humans Are Turning the World Into Plastic

8.2/10 · 26 votesJul 1, 20189 min

Ranked #5 of 17 in Season 6•+0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

Modern life would be impossible without plastic – but we have long since lost control over our invention. Why has plastic turned into a problem and what do we know about its dangers?

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Episode Summary

"Plastic Pollution: How Humans Are Turning the World Into Plastic" is episode 9 of Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell season 6. It scored 8.2/10 from 26 votes, ranking #5 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.9). It aired on July 1, 2018.

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