Tackling Plastics Pollution: We Can Do Better
Plastic products are inexpensive to manufacture and are durable. They can be formulated to perform well in a wide range of products such as pipes, fishing gear, food and beverage containers, packaging and wrapping, household products, clothing containing synthetic fibers, and vehicle tires, among other products. They are ubiquitous.
June 07, 2024 at 09:45 AM
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Environmental LawAn achievement of modern manufacturing is its ability to quickly innovate to meet customer demand. Products that satisfy consumers, advance medicine, or support durable infrastructure are fundamental to economic development and prosperity. The unfortunate downside is that the ecological and human health impacts are often unknown or underestimated, and at times may be concealed as production occurs.
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