Plastics - they permeate the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil beneath our feet and have emerged as an omnipresent concern.

One could be forgiven for taking a pessimistic outlook on our world, given the current state of our global household.

Science gets sidelined by lobbying groups, money and institutionalized politics. This directly impacts public health and the environment.

Photo Credit Social Innovation Summit: Chelsea Clinton was among the keynotes at this year's Summit. She serves as an executive of the Clinton Foundation and is a noted author.