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Plastics and the Environment

The plastics industry is committed to contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable world. People concerned with protecting the environment should know that plastics contribute to energy efficiency, resource conservation and waste reduction. Get the facts and debunk some myths you may have heard about plastics and the environment.

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