"Over 9 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced since 1950. Where has it all gone? In the illuminating documentary The Plastic Problem, the PBS NewsHour explores the scourge of plastic remnants in our oceans and lakes, their points of origin, and their ultimate impact to the health of both sea life and humans.

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The excess of plastics represents one of the most troubling environmental threats facing our planet. It is estimated that by the year 2050, the plastics found in our waters could outnumber fish. The filmmakers travel to Lake Ontario - the largest freshwater system in the world - and uncover evidence that every fish sampled has ingested plastic. In turn, this creates a potential health scare for humans who feed on these same fish...."