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Aside the scale of environmental hazards plastics cause in nature, the plastics industry contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Plastics are primarily derived from fossil fuels and their production and disposal processes release carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere, exacerbating climate change. Therefore, plastic pollution not only harms humans, wildlife,
A new report argues there's a "dangerous complacency" among public companies about the long-term financial risks they face over plastics issues, and they should disclose more to investors.