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Plastic packaging is big business but it is polluting the world's rivers and the oceans causing a public backlash. Can the industry recover its reputation and how?

Plastic is arguably one of the world's greatest inventions. Its' qualities allow it to be used in everything from food packaging to clothes and cars. But discarded plastic clogs up our rivers and oceans threatening marine life creating a consumer backlash. So what can the industry do to restore its reputation and how? Evan Davis and guests discuss.

GUESTS

Lubna Edwards, Global Sustainability Director, Klockner Pentaplast

Roger Baynham, Managing Director, Philip Tyler Polymers and Chair of the Recycling Group, British Plastics Federation

Adrian Griffiths, CEO and Founder, Recycling Technologies.

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28 minutes

Last on

Sat 27 Oct 2018 17:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Oct 2018 20:30
  • Sat 27 Oct 2018 17:30

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