Action on toxic plastics can't wait for consensus

Action on toxic plastics can’t wait for consensus While the current state of play suggests eliminating plastics will prove elusive in the medium term, mitigating toxicity can’t wait for global consensus. Plastics, ubiquitous and convenient, have long enjoyed widespread usage owing to their versatility. From simple flexible tubes to sophisticated laptops, these materials have unparalleled utility. But this convenience comes thanks to toxic additives and chemicals, a persistent environmental and health challenge. Additives leach from intact products, or as microplastics, …