50 years ago, some of plastic’s toxic hazards were exposed
Excerpt from the September 7, 1974 issue of Science News
Vinyl chloride is a key ingredient in a widely used plastic. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a review of the chemical’s safety and environmental data that could result in stricter regulations or even a ban of its use.
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Toxic surprises from the plastics industry — Science News, September 7, 1974
In the United States alone, more than 29 billion pounds of plastic are produced each year.