The documentary Plastic People explores the hidden costs of microplastics. In this clip from the film, author Susan Freinkel explains how the postWorld War II period inspired a quick shift to singleuse plastics in order to feed the interests of industry. Plastic People illustrates how a society taught to embrace "throwaway living" can correct its habits by relearning its relationship with plastic goods and put the 'reuse' part of 'reduce, reuse, and recycle' into practice. Plastic People is directed by Ben Addelman and Ziya Tong, and produced by White Pine Pictures. It has its Canadian premiere at DOXA Documentary Festival and will be distributed on Telus Originals later this year. POV received the filmmakers' permission to upload this video.