Is it still worth it to live plastic free? Can individuals really make a difference when there’s so much plastic taking over our world? To find out, we spoke to Plastic Free July founder Rebecca Prince-Ruiz.
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Plastic production is expected to grow 40% by 2030. The petrochemical industry has invested $200 billion in plastics factories since 2010. One Small Step host Lucy Biggers began participating in Plastic Free July in 2018.

However, over the last year of the pandemic, Lucy saw PPE, plastic gloves, and more becoming waste and pollution. Nevertheless, some plastic was necessary to keep society safe during the health crisis. Now Lucy is reconnecting with Plastic Free July founder Rebecca Prince-Ruiz to find out if it's worth it to continue.

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