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plastic

[plas-tik] / ˈplæs tɪk /




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"Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels," said Vincent Kunda, head of Kongo River, an NGO which raises awareness of the scourge.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"Plastic pollution is increasingly recognized not only as an environmental issue but also as a public health concern," said Dr. Sehee Lee, the lead researcher of the study.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Plastic recycling suffered a significant blow in 2018, when China banned imports of most plastic waste.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

That has not stopped her from trying to give the results of The Plastic Detox the appearance of legitimate science.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

He looked just wrecked enough to get a job at Drastic Plastic.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell




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