Unappreciated Threat: Why ubiquitous plastic is simply a bigger problem than we think

Plastics represent a growing, serious and at the same time insufficiently identified hazard to human wellness and the planet. They contribute to the improvement of chronic diseases and premature deaths, and in the most delicate way affect the wellness of susceptible groups. Published in early August this year's The Lancet Countdown study on wellness and plastic indicates that the external wellness costs associated with...