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A Sea Full of Trash: Tackling the Plastic Problem

Vermont Law

To begin with, plastic manufacturing companies have little incentive to switch from oil-based polymers to more sustainable, biodegradable options, or to use recycled material. As researchers struggle to understand the scope of the situation, local governments, non-profits, and universities are working on a host of creative solutions.