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Perspectives on Plastic Lifecycle: Plastics Use and Demand - virtual
Start Date: 12/10/2024Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Date: 12/10/2024End Time: 12:00 PM
Event Description:
This session features leading experts who will delve into the crucial issues in plastic markets, the demand for recycled content, and the environmental and health impacts of plastic while in use. The event will include three introductory presentations by Crystal Bayliss on the various uses of plastics, examining where they are essential, and exploring opportunities for reuse; Kate Bailey on policies to incentivize recycling and the general availability of recycled content and their current and future markets; and Dr. Leonardo Trasande on the health effects of plastics while in use, particularly focused on endocrine disrupting substances and potential hazardous chemical concerns associated with plastic (and recycled plastic) products. It will culminate in a dynamic panel discussion to explore these issues in depth.
Contact Information:
Email: swyne@nas.edu
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Environment
Sponsors:
National Academies Science, Engineering, Medicine
Website Link:
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https://events.nationalacademies.org/44083_12-2024_perspectives-on-plastic-lifecycle-plastics-use-and-demand

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