plastic
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Plastic prices previously spiked after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine drove oil past $100 a barrel.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
It was published last September in the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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
Plastic recycling suffered a significant blow in 2018, when China banned imports of most plastic waste.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Plastic is the new protector; we wrap the already plastic tumblers of hotels in more plastic, and seal the toilet seats like state secrets after irradiating them with ultraviolet light.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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