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plastic

[plas-tik] / ˈplæs tɪk /




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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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