The Story of Plastic

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | The Story of Plastic is a seething expose uncovering the ugly truth behind the current global plastic pollution crisis. Striking footage shot over three continents illustrates the ongoing catastrophe: fields full of garbage, veritable mountains of trash; rivers and seas clogged with waste; and skies choked with the poisonous runoff from plastic production and recycling processes with no end in sight. Original animations, interviews with experts and activists, and never-before-filmed scenes reveal the disastrous consequences of the flood of plastic smothering ecosystems and poisoning communities around the world – and the global movement rising up in response.

Suitable for highschool students and up, 1 hour and 35 minutes long.

How to Watch: Tune in to watch or stream on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 on the Discovery Channel (exact timing TBA soon) or stream via Discovery Go after April 22nd:https://go.discovery.com/.

For more information, please visit the Beyond Plastics Website.