The world has a plastic problem and it seems to be getting worse.
A study released in late April found that chemicals in plastics were potentially associated with as many as 350,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018.
Evidence is also accumulating that the microplastic bits now found everywhere in our environment – from Antarctica to the Amazon – are invading our bodies and have been implicated in everything from heart disease to infertility. In addition, the chemicals used in plastic can leach out into food, potentially increasing risks for obesity, heart disease and other ailments.
The plastic industry rejects some of this research, saying it’s not conclusive.
Plastic provides “unmatched safety, protection, and efficiency across countless applications while offering the potential for reuse and recycling,” Matt…