Is recycling enough? Solving the plastic waste problem in America

The U.S. makes more plastic than any other country in the world and very little is recycle correctly. While alternative solutions are available — like compostable plastics — they’re difficult to implement. ABC News Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent Ginger Zee explains why plastic waste is a bigger problem than you think both for the environment and your body. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. Download the ABC News app for the latest headlines and alerts: https://abcnews.go.com/devices Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live:    • LIVE: Latest News Headlines and Events l A...   Watch full episodes of World News Tonight with David Muir here:    • 2024 | ABC World News Tonight with David M...   Read ABC News reports online: http://abcnews.go.com ABC News is the home to the #1 evening newscast “World News Tonight with David Muir," “Good Morning America,” “20/20,” “Nightline,” “This Week” with George Stephanopoulos, “ABC News Live Prime” with Linsey Davis, plus the daily news podcast “Start Here.” Connect with ABC News on social media: WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VajT... Facebook:   / abcnews   Instagram:   / abcnews   TikTok:   / abcnews   X:   / abc   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abcnews LinkedIn:   / abcnews   #recycling #microplastics #news #abcnews