It’s time to face up to the ugly reality of plastic

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Finally, some countries are considering forcing a reduction in global plastic production, aiming to cut it by 40% within 15 years, based on 2025 output. The aim is to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement and protect not only the environment, but our health.

Plastic is an enormously versatile material, hence the adjective plasticity. But that versatility, together with…