Plastic is produced from crude oil, coal, or gas through a refinement process that converts crude oil into various petroleum products, including plastic. The extraction of oil can contaminate valuable groundwater sources. If not recycled, plastic ends up in landfills and incinerators, generating powerful greenhouse gases like CO2 and methane. These gases contribute to global warming and climate change. There are tens of thousands of landfills worldwide, and underneath them, toxic chemicals from plastic waste seep into groundwater, ultimately flowing into lakes, rivers, and oceans.
It's crucial for everyone to play their part in reducing their plastic consumption.
https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/the-facts
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