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Story summary
- By 2060, plastic production could nearly triple, driven by fossil-fuel firms pivoting from declining energy demand.
- Over 80% of plastics ever made pollute the planet, with less than 10% recycled.
- Microplastics and PFAS are pervasive, found in people and linked to cancer and reproductive harm.
- Canada's plastics-related health costs may reach $600 billion annually, underscoring the need for regulation.
