Marketplace Season 53 Episode 1 - Plastic Alternatives: Eco-friendly or Eco-fiction?

Airdate: 2025-Sep-26

Episode summary:

We all know single-use plastics can be a disaster for the planet—but what if their so-called "sustainable" alternatives aren't so much better? Marketplace cuts through the greenwashing claims to expose the truth behind paper straws, compostable cups, and compostable plastics. We follow the lifecycle of these products to uncover a troubling truth: big companies have simply swapped one throwaway solution for another, all while keeping us hooked on the myth of guilt-free convenience. The cost? A heavier toll on the environment and on your wallet.

About Marketplace series:

Marketplace is an award-winning Canadian television series, broadcast on CBC Television. The series is a consumer advocacy newsmagazine, which airs...Show more >