SHARE THIS VIDEO —

Scientists scramble to create replacements for plastic

Name: Scientists scramble to create replacements for plastic
Uploaded: 2018-12-08T23:54:50.000Z
Duration: 2 min 15 s
Description: There’s a major push to replace plastics in our lives, and not just with paper bags or straws. NBC News’ Tammy Leitner talks to scientists working to create new alternatives from natural, biodegradable materials like crab shells or trees.

There’s a major push to replace plastics in our lives, and not just with paper bags or straws. NBC News’ Tammy Leitner talks to scientists working to create new alternatives from natural, biodegradable materials like crab shells or trees.