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Health threat of global plastics projected to soar

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PMD (plastic packaging, metal packaging, drinks cartons) waste is seen at Indaver Plastics Recycling (IPR) plant in Willebroek, Belgium March 14, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
PMD (plastic packaging, metal packaging, drinks cartons) waste is seen at Indaver Plastics Recycling (IPR) plant in Willebroek, Belgium March 14, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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