plastic
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He said he had to urinate in plastic bottles and defecate in bin bags, and that the last time he had a shower was at the end of 2024.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“There’s definitely a trash and plastic waste problem in that area where sea turtles are heavily concentrated,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Standing in her kitchen, Nicole Fontanez let out a gasp as she cut open a cardboard box, revealing a plastic figure of Yoshi, Mario’s dinosaur-like friend.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Packaging manufacturers Amcor and Magnera, which are major purchasers of plastic resin, have seen sharp declines in their share prices over the last month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
I figure the boys will get bored of their plastic frogs soon enough and come searching for new toys.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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