Time to tackle our waste problems

U • Nature • Infotainment • 2023

Director: Sannuta Raghu

Plastic waste in the Himalayas or on the streets of Chennai a problem for both the environment and our health. Volunteers are taking action. Companies are promising to reduce their plastic use. Is it only greenwashing

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How to reduce carbon emissions
31 July 2023 | 25 min
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07 August 2023 | 25 min
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14 August 2023 | 26 min
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14 August 2023 | 26 min
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21 August 2023 | 25 min
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