Every stage of plastic use — from production to disposal — harms human health

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By Environmental Health Sciences StaffMar 6, 2026, 1:47 am181 ptsTrendingTop
In a recent study published by The Lancet Planetary Health, researchers examined the health costs of pollutants released by plastics across their full lifecycle and emphasized the need for international policy that reduces plastic production. In short: Every stage of the plastic lifecycle contributes to human…

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