Patrick JamesIn the following nature documentary, one of the world's most delicate creatures, the plastic bag, migrates from the city to its natural habitat in the Pacific Ocean.
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Jeremy Irons' narration is pitch-perfect.
Find out how to reduce plastic pollution at Heal the Bay.
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