As plastic pollution has been found in nearly every nook and cranny of the earth  international efforts have cropped up to help curb the issue. 

But researchers say environmental policy targeting plastic tends to stall more than other environmental efforts with powerful players sometimes working to slow down significant industry changes. 

For more on this, KCBS Radio's Dan Mitchenson spoke with Sarah Morath, law professor at Wake Forest University and Associate Dean for International Affairs.. she's an expert on Environmental Law and author of the book "Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve it"