Planet struggling to keep up with growing plastic pollution

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Planet struggling to keep up with growing plastic pollution – CBS News


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The world is struggling to manage growing piles of plastic waste, and a new report is bringing to light the problem of burning plastics. Annually, the world produces 440 million tons of plastic each year, but the majority of plastic is often tossed in the trash. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.

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