plastic paradise transcript

So, if somebody throws their Tide bottle into their bin, thats a win, but what youre saying is youre seeing more and more of this stuff. Oh, poor baby, Im sorry. Plastic films, plastic bags, the plastic wrapping that comes around a lot of packaged goods, that all goes into the garbage. Angela Sun reveals the effects of our rabid plastic consumption as she investigates The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. He was checking out a recycling company that he sells his plastic to. Added to the plastic consumer goods swirling and settling in the way-beyond, are the estimated 640,000 tons of discarded plastic and nylon commercial fishing nets, many weighing more than a ton each, that snag on and break life-giving coral reefs, and entrap and kill larger marine animals. It needs improvement. The crisis passed. By doing so, this film will inspire young people to act as global citizens and contribute to finding solutions for the major environmental problems of the coming century.' Today its main lobbying group is the American Chemistry Council, and until recently its vice president of plastics was Steve Russell. ", Another said "there are no effective market mechanisms for mixed plastic. 640,000 tons. The film's haunting message highlights the importance of society transitioning to the existing truly biodegradable polymers wherever possible and as soon as possible.' This is the big war. They wanted us to sort plastics when people thought plastics might be starting to be a problem. Industry wouldnt even consider, say, no triangle, or a circle, or. The voyage she completes can motivate students to discover more about pollution of all kinds on their own. I mean, for most states they did it in, recyclers didnt even know it happened. A dead seal or sea lion? FRONTLINE is a registered trademark of WGBH Educational Foundation. Dr. Kirk J. Havens, Director, Coastal Watersheds Program, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary'I believe that this film portrays the state of the plastic marine debris issue accurately. In South Portland, the plastic industry was showcasing a demonstration project. Welcome to Hawaii's 'plastic beach', one of the world's dirtiest places Good stuff, easy to do. Microplastics are invading our water supply. // ]]> Thousands of miles away from civilization, Midway Atoll is in one of the most remote places on earth. Recyclers also appealed to government regulators, but they sided with industry. 11 Zero Waste Documentaries to Inform & Inspire Change - Sustainable Jungle And by impacts, I don't mean whether or not it can be recycled. People start pollution. How much responsibility do you feel like you have over what's happening here? What makes our lives convenient is burying us. They knew these problems existed, absolutely. Itll be great. STATE REP. LORENA GONZALEZ (D-San Diego): Yeah. One study estimates that 60% of ocean plastic comes from Asia. How could they go into all of these communities and tell people "You just have to recycle" when they knew there were so many problems and so many hurdles? By doing so, this film will inspire young people to act as global citizens and contribute to finding solutions for the major environmental problems of the coming century.' We could ship scrap and hope that it is being recycled in the way it should be, or the other way is come here, see how serious he is about doing it the right way. Its going to be the largest plant of its kind in the world. We said go to a square. This is an American city, a real community of homes and homemakers like thousands of others across the nation. We took a seat by the side of the road and she showed me pictures she'd collected of plastic that locals said had been dumped here. In small groups, explore the impact of ocean plastics on coral reef species by having students research the impact of ghost nets on sea turtles, the ingestion of plastic by Pacific seabirds, and the ingestion of plastic particles by coral polyps. Were they misleading the public? They are everywhere around this area. In the last 20 years weve seen more environmental degradations and environmental problems in Indonesia. What is the problem? Dont tell me thats a freaking straw. People all around the country bought that line and thought it was our responsibility to take care of litter. Plastic Paradise - National Geographic Society But I had millions of dollars to do what I felt was necessary. It spent most of its money, millions and millions of dollars, on advertising. Can we afford, ecologically or economically, to turn it off or to leave it running? Lately there's been a lot of talk about how plastics impact our lives, for better or worse. CNN.com - Transcripts The U.S. is now one of the worlds largest plastic producers. A major showdown is shaping up in California. She or he will best know the preferred format. The recycling system that we have at the moment, its not really recycling because some part of it exportedbeing exported all over the world to be "recycled," but you never know whether its really being recycled overseas or not. Plastics are once again on the low end of the public's opinion and now the industry is telling the public again to recycle. Reduce the impact. National Geographic Society is a 501 (c)(3) organization. Once a completely natural product, much of today's plastic is man-made and largely dependent upon fossil fuels. Like in the '90s, the industry has been spending money on ads. Dr. Patricia Corcoran, Associate Professor of Earth Sciences, University of Western Ontario'Angela Sun spoke with all the right people and even went to places she wasn't supposed to go in order to present the full story on plastic pollution. he was actually Italian, dressed up like an Indian [Laughs]but the fake crying Indian, the most famous one, ends with this very dramatic sentence where they say. "Give me raw material"that's all they wanted. The smell of burnt plastic was in the air, and all around, there were sacks of plastic, and big piles, too. 08/08/2014. That message is reinvigorating a backlash against plastic, the likes of which the industry hasnt seen for decades. I would say that their conclusions in 1973, you say, are still true. One recycling company here caught our attention. Instead, what they disclose is the recycling logo. They would just take the low-hanging fruits. Because as long as it remotely resembled plastic, they wanted it. Planetsave'Sun offers a fresh, new voice for her generation and has made a film that can appeal to the masses.' 2023 Docuseek, LLC All rights reserved. You can see from that corner to the end of that valley over there. Plastic Paradise Flashcards | Quizlet Drawing from the expertise of a diversity of scientists, activists and management practitioners in the field, this film introduces its audience to issues regarding plastic production and waste-management, plastic contamination in the ocean and the hazards of plastic and its chemical cocktail to humans and wildlife.' When the recycling market in China went away, Bagaria and other brokers scrambled to find a new home for their plastic, and countries like Indonesia saw a business opportunity. It says it's recyclable. Demand for low-cost plastic continues to grow, and the production of new plastic is rapidly expanding. In Washington last November, during America Recycles Week. This poor sea turtle, a straw stuck in its nose, It would attract more than 35 million views. It's time for change, and this is that time. And on the day I stopped by, local lawmakers had been invited in to hear about the benefits of a new sorting machine that industry says will make recycling plastic more economical. But most other types of plastic are technically difficult and often costly to recycle, and that makes them nearly impossible to sell, so they keep piling up. Were working with other organizations to get the word out. Most mixed plastics end up in a place like this. On a bright day last summer, Larson and fellow . Great Pacific Garbage Patch in open ocean hosts coastal life from far The documentary is directed by Craig Leeson, an Australian journalist dedicated to investigating the impact our obsession with plastic is having on the planetspecifically our oceans. For scrap. Dr. Chelsea M. Rochman, Smith Fellow in Conservation Biology, Marine Ecologist/Ecotoxicologist, Aquatic Health Program, University of California Davis'Plastic Paradise offers new and sharpened perspectives on the problem of plastics in the environment. After the community complained to the government about the burning, the dumping stopped here. All Rights Reserved.Graphics by. What if its got a chasing arrow sign on it and you think that means its getting recycled? Here's this flexible bag, and it's a plastic-metal laminate. Is this recyclable? [Speaking Indonesian] It depends on the condition of the bales. Reveals the history and worldwide scope of plastics pollution, investigates its toxicity and explores solutions. No transcript available. But thats not what weve been told for decades, as the things we buy have been increasingly packaged in plastic. Melati and Isabel Wijsen are on a mission to stop plastic bags from suffocating their beautiful island home of Bali. Soto, Tanya Leal (film producer). Eventually, the reality of what was happening in China became clear. Plastics 101 | National Geographic - YouTube The plastic industry had brought a demonstration project here in 1994. National Geographic Magazine infographic by Jason Treat and Ryan T. Williams Powered by Background Info Vocabulary Idea for Use in the Classroom Addicted to Plastic - DocuWiki And yet it's become ground zero for The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, syphoning plastics from three distant continents. If the public thinks that recycling is working, then they're not going to be as concerned about the environment. Much more education needs to happen on how to recycle. I mean, how big a problem do you think these kinds of dumping grounds are in Indonesia? It`s a tiny particle created when larger plastic items, tooth brushes, bottles, bags, break down over decades. He now heads a local environmental coalition, but he remembers a pivotal board meeting in the late '80s, when the industry was worried about its public image. Plastic Paradise looks to make difference with plastic consumption By Stephanie Shinno The Garden Island | Sunday, July 11, 2021, 12:05 a.m. Share this story Contributed by Abe Kowitz Abe. At the bottom of all these plastic containers is this little chasing arrowthe little recycling symbol with a number. In this state, none of this is recyclable. It was manufactured. The image of plastics among consumers is deteriorating at an alarmingly fast pace, it says. They are going to double down on single-use plastic like we have never seen, so we're heading towards a real battle. Sun, Angela (film producer) This is a documentary that should be seen by educators, students, politicians, and environmentalists alike. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Her film articulates this message in a way that will resonate with anyone that cares about nature and the environment. Some people have a deep, abiding respect for the natural beauty that was once this country. The film won many awards and was released in 2013. Theres no one that would even take it if I paid them to take it." Angela Sun provides an excellent model of how one curious person can use her talents to follow her interests, speak from the heart, and contribute to improving the world. JERRED JONES, Program representative, Keep America Beautiful: We are Keep America Beautiful. COY SMITH, Former board member, National Recycling Coalition: During that time, the plastics industry, they went around to states and they convinced those states to pass lawsand they did this very quietlythey passed laws that required that symbol with the number on it be put on plastic containers sold in that state. Amazing work!' But the alternative is having plastic waste in the environment. Our campaign to ban plastic bags in Bali - TED Yes. There's dissatisfaction about what's going on with the solid waste issue." How America's 20-year war in Afghanistan culminated in Taliban victory. Id come to see what its archive could tell me about the evolution of the plastic problem. It includes a good history of the genesis of the plastics industry from materials shortages during World War II, and demonstrates that things put in the environment (such as a message in a bottle) can stick around for a long time and move great distances. Not a good idea for your wallet. Whats happening with K-Cups? So, contaminated plastic trash is as big a problem for you guys as narcotics and drugs coming into the country. Film Review: Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch This is our moment, California. Many of them cannot be recycled anymore and are dirty. So the big plastic producers came up with a multimillion-dollar solution: advertising. Plastic Paradise Infographic Henderson Island has the highest concentration of plastic trash ever recorded despite being, otherwise, untouched by humans. That code was a numbering system put inside the well-known symbol for recyclingthe chasing arrows. Well, that is a challenge. And the next thing you know, all of the plastic containers have these symbols on them. Some were very skeptical but felt they had to do it. Lets make more single-use plastics"dont buy into that. As of today, plastic bags are banned in Jersey City. This is the same kind of thinking that ran in the '90s. Behind the lens, Angela directed and produced the award-winning feature documentary film "Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch" currently on the film festival circuit and set to release later this year. to tout the virtues of plastics as a way of heading off the criticism the industry was experiencing. Angela Sun - Plastic Paradise Documentary Film - Five Point Five When they were running the advertising on television, they were not about how plastics can be recycled but all the wonderful things that plastics bring to us. The manufacturing of plastic has increased from 20 million pounds worldwide in 1927 to 115 billion in 2014. We said, "Next time try recycling." Plastic Paradise "Sun offers a fresh, new voice for her generation and has made a film that can appeal to the masses" - Honolulu Pulse "Chilling film.journalist Angela Sun offers valuable new insights." --The Hollywood Reporter "Thoughtful new documentary by @sunnyangela examines the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Have we made any progress? Plastic Paradise is the first documentary to chronicle the rise, fall, and resurgence of tiki, or Polynesian pop, one of the defining cultural trends of postwar America. [Speaking Indonesian] It used to be only once a month, but now it can be two or three times a week. Sunil Bagaria is national chairman of the plastics division for ISRI, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. Construction will eventually employ 6,000 people. Youve seen California, the legislation, some bans across the country and a lot of targets on single-use plastic. How many discarded fishing nets are in oceans worldwide? Science Documentary hosted by Ian Connacher, published by Bullfrog Films in 2009 - English narration [] Cover[] InformationAddicted to Plastic Addicted to Plastic is a documentary focusing on the worldwide production and environmental effects of plastic. They created the Council for Solid Waste Solutions, drawn from their ranks of big oil and petrochemical companies that made plastic, like Amoco, Chevron, Dow and Exxon. Polystyrene, PET, PVC, polypropylene. It was a critical moment. Their . All rights reserved. The group had a plan and turned to a veteran of the industry, Ron Liesemer, to execute it. Honolulu Pulse'Offers some alarming information that might cause viewers to think twice about buying one-time-use water bottles.' LEWIS FREEMAN, VP, Society of the Plastics Industry, 1978-2001: A vice president of the DuPont company pulled me aside and said, "You guys better get up to Wilmington. Its facing opposition to the construction of new plants. But it's not economical to recycle it given the current economics of recycling. I think thats true. In an underwater paradise, a plastic nightmare. ; "Plastic Paradise"; Bullfrog Films. [Chanting] Save our Earth! In the United States. We'll just buy new hangers. To appease government officials, the industry funded a local recycling pilot project. When we do that, we end up with bales that are more easy to sell and that are more easy for consumer goods companies to incorporate into their packaging. Recycle, bury, what to do with it? So, it was up to us in the plastics industry to solve this problem so that they could continue to package their products in plastic. Yeah, I mean, its bleeding already. Save our Earth. YUYUN ISMAWATI, Co-founder, Nexus3 Foundation: Yeah. (function() { var po = document.createElement('script'); po.type = 'text/javascript'; po.async = true; po.src = 'https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s); })(); Dr. Garen Baghdasarian, Professor of Biology, Chair of Life Sciences, Santa Monica College'Filmmaker Angela Sun tells a compelling story about the plethora of harmful impacts associated with non-degradable plastic, particularly in regard to the marine environment, while recognizing that the properties of plastic have enhanced our quality of life in many ways. If youre in politics, youre in deep trouble with a 35% rating. I met up with Yuyun Ismawati in a small rural community nearby. Ask students to predict what kinds of floating trash might be most harmful to ocean life and why. The idea behind that particular facility is if we improve the way that recyclables move down the conveyor belt, so they get separated, we're going to create better, cleaner streams of like materials. Welcome to Portland. And this one talks about the cost of separating plastics from other trash. If no button appears, you cannot download or save the media. They want to sell more plastic containers. I dont think this kind of advertising is helpful to them at all. Some items, like soda bottles and milk jugs, are easier to recycle, so theres money to be made. But later that night, on a back street, I met up with a New Harvestindo worker who agreed to talk to me about what the company does with its plastic waste. Let me continue to use it. 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Plastic Paradise engages students by illustrating how their everyday interactions with plastic are connected to pollution at the farthest, most exotic corners of the world. The start of construction on that multibillion-dollar plastics plant. Kamilo Beach, located on the south-eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island, has been dubbed one of the most plastic-polluted spots on the planet. This is it. Sun, Angela (film producer) bloated seabirds and littered waterways have fueled a global anti-plastic movement. Her documentary, Plastic Paradise, reveals the devastating truths around single-use plastics and the reality of what they are doing to our oceans & marine life on a massive and rapid scale. I strongly recommend this film as an instructional tool to connect ecology, communication, and global service. Docuseek | Plastic Paradise How big can the trash get? Its showing the people picking up the litter. We took a trek up to Wilmington and this one DuPont executive, he said, "I think if we had $5 million"which seemed like a lot of money then"if we had $5 million, we could solve this problem.". The effect on the planet, the actual effect. PLASTIC PARADISE: It Never Goes Away, So Where Does It Go? - Film Inquiry As packaging evolves. Carl F. Cranor, Professor of Philosophy, Faculty of Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program, University of California-Riverside'Plastic Paradise warns that the environment is everyone's responsibility, and that humanity cannot turn a blind eye to its own garbage forever. It holds one of the worlds largest collections of industrial history. These Chinese children spend most of their waking hours between plumes of smoke and mountains of plastic. There are various types of plastics, and that the cost of new plastic is so low that sorting and reprocessing used plastic cant be justified economically. childhood leukemia. Once in the ocean there is really no way to get it out, other than hope that it washes up on a shore and is collected. We dont want that. This film makes the case that the only solution is source control, and that consumers have a great deal of underutilized power.' The Hollywood Reporter'The film everyone needs to see.' New Harvestindo eventually got back to us and denied it was responsible for doing anything that damaged the environment.
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