Inequitable distribution of plastic benefits and burdens on economies and public health

Inequitable distribution of plastic benefits and burdens on economies and public health

Plastic heterogeneously affects social systems – notably human health and local and global economies. Here we discuss illustrative examples of the benefits and burdens of each stage of the plastic lifecycle (e.g., macroplastic production, consumption, recycling). We find the benefits to communities...

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Main Authors: Rachel Karasik, Nancy E. Lauer, Anne-Elisabeth Baker, Niki E. Lisi, Jason A. Somarelli, William C. Eward, Kathinka Fürst, Meagan M. Dunphy-Daly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
Subjects:
plastic lifecycle
human health
environmental justice
plastic pollution
economic inequality
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2022.1017247/full

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