Earlier this week in Ottawa, the Vinyl Institute, a major plastic industry group, hosted a reception for delegates who are negotiating what would be the first global treaty to tackle the world’s mounting plastic waste problem.
There were cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
And signs with the message that plastics save lives.
Scientists have increasingly raised the alarm over the risks that the chemicals used in plastic pose to human health and the environment.
Ahead of the latest round of talks, European researchers published a database of more than 16,000 chemicals plastics can contain, many of which have been linked to cancer risks and damage to the human immune system.
Persons:
Domenic DeCaria, DeCaria
Organizations:
Vinyl Institute, Times
Locations:
Ottawa