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The pervasive influence of plastic in various economic sectors
Plastics have infiltrated all economic domains from food packaging to clothing, indicating a deliberate strategy by the industry to establish itself across sectors. This strategy is intertwined with the broader efforts of the fossil fuel industry to maintain consumer reliance on plastic, even amidst increasing climate change concerns. The parallel between how the plastic industry concealed information on recycling viability and how oil and gas companies obscured the climate impact of fossil fuels is striking, emphasizing the interconnected nature of these industries and their shared implications.