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The Plastics Threat to Our Health

While plastics pose a threat to our health, there are actions we can take to reduce our use of plastics.

Are you aware of the plastics threat to our health? A recent study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society found that disease and disability caused by chemicals in plastic cost the U.S. $250 billion dollars in health and economic losses. Meanwhile, chemical industry profits are $750 billion a year. Again, it’s a profit over people situation. https://transitiontownmedia.org/the-plastics-threat-to-our-health/

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