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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Plastic has shaped the modern world. From packaging and medical devices to industrial goods and consumer products, it's one of the most versatile ...

Plastic waste is an exploding global problem, with minimal recycling resulting in incineration as a common disposal practice. Shipments of plastic products and plastic waste from the Global North to ...

Decades-Old Rule that Allowed Logging on Vast Swaths of US Land Ruled Unlawful by Oregon Court A Small Oil Company Polluted Midland’s Water Reserve. The Cleanup Has Dragged on for Years. This Small ...

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California shoppers are adjusting to a new reality at checkout counters across the state as plastic bags have been officially banned since January 1.

A major problem with plastic products is that they produce microplastics, tiny plastic fragments that can collect in the human body and are tied to health problems. The microplastics in water are most ...

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