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The Making of the Plastiki: Sailing a boat made entirely of recyclable plastics across the Pacific

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David de Rothschild talks about the building of the Plastiki, a boat made entirely of recyclable plastics, which he plans to sail across the Pacific Ocean.

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The Making of the Plastiki: Sailing a boat made entirely of recyclable plastics across the Pacific

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