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SUMMARY:Plastics in Perspective: Promise\, Pollution & Paths Forward
DESCRIPTION:Plastics have revolutionized modern life—offering durability\, versatility\, and affordability across industries from healthcare to transportation. Yet their very strengths have led to several global environmental challenges. This webinar explores the full lifecycle of plastics: from their innovative beginnings to the mounting crises of toxicity\, pollution\, and the evolving strategies for reduction\, reuse\, recovery and recycling. \nJoin us for an engaging and solutions-focused session featuring three expert presenters from the fields of environmental policy and circular economy innovation. Each will deliver a concise presentation addressing a key phase of the plastics journey followed by a dynamic discussion among the speakers\, exploring intersections\, tensions\, and opportunities for collaboration. The session will conclude with a Q&A\, giving attendees the chance to pose questions and share insights. Whether you’re a policymaker\, industry professional\, educator\, or concerned citizen\, this webinar offers a comprehensive and hopeful look at how we can rethink plastics for a more sustainable world.
URL:https://prcceh.upenn.edu/event/plastics-in-perspective-promise-pollution-paths-forward/
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