Plastics Industry Association: Plastics have smaller environmental impact than alternatives
On 26 October 2021, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) published a report that analyzes scientific data on the environmental impacts of plastics and finds plastics to be more sustainable than alternative materials when life cycle assessments are taken into consideration. The report, authored by environmental scientist Kenneth Green and titled “Plastics and Sustainability,” further finds that eliminating plastics would be detrimental to […]