Creating a throw-away culture: How companies ingrained plastics in modern life
Briefly

Most plastic ends up as trash, with only 4% recycled. Plastic production has surged over 230 times since 1950, contributing to massive pollution and microplastics in animals and humans.
Past industry tactics to promote plastic as cheap and disposable led to a recycling facade, which has proven ineffective. Urgent global action is needed to address plastic waste crisis.
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