Plastic Production and the Growing Waste Problem

Plastic has become ubiquitous in modern society due to its low cost and versatility. However, the massive amount of plastic waste has become a serious environmental issue with no long-term solutions in sight. The United States produces over 35 million tons of plastic waste each year, less than 10% of which is recycled. The majority ends up in landfills or incinerated, releasing greenhouse gases and toxic chemicals into the ... Read more