From Black Gold to Synthetic Curse: The Surprising Origins of our Plastic Nightmare

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The origin story of plastic, rooted in the once revolutionary oil and gas industry, is as surprising as it is ubiquitous.

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Global plastic production has surged from 2 million to 381 million tonnes annually between 1950 and 2015.

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Once hailed as a miracle of modern convenience, plastic is now a global menace. It clogs our landfills, pollutes our oceans, and infiltrates our food chain.

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Plastic production and disposal contribute significantly to climate change, emitting about 850 million tons of CO2 annually.

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All plastic ever produced still exists in some form, highlighting its alarming persistence.

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Microplastics, particles smaller than 5mm, are found everywhere, even in human placentas, showing our unavoidable exposure.

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Our plastic dependence mirrors our dependence on fossil fuels, intertwining the two industries in a vicious cycle of consumption and waste.

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While the future seems daunting, we can alter the plastic and oil narrative to mitigate climate change and reclaim our environment.

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