plastic
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Plastic production has a near total reliance on fossil fuel feedstocks, making the price of oil a critical input for an ever-expanding array of plastic-intensive industries.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
"Plastic is often seen as a major environmental problem, but it also represents a significant opportunity," said Ms Lu.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
Four of the eight co-authors are employees of a company called Million Marker Wellness, Inc., which sells at-home plastic exposure testing kits for $399 each “as seen on Netflix’s The Plastic Detox.”
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
Plastic makers in Asia and Europe curbed their own output when Persian Gulf crude oil, the raw material they rely upon, became inaccessible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Plastic tubes were connected to beeping machines next to Albert’s bed.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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