Benches, planters and more, made from plastics found in oceans and Vancouver’s shorelines

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Benches, planters and more, made from plastics found in oceans and Vancouver’s shorelines

The plastics floating deep in the ocean and ending up on Vancouver’s shores are being remade into benches, planters and other items. Monika Gul reports.

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