Disposable by Design, Permanent by Accident

Single use plastics are the mayflies of the modern world. They appear briefly, serve a momentary purpose, and then linger far longer than anyone invited them to.

A plastic fork used for ten minutes can outlast generations. That math alone feels a little rude.

Most people picture grocery bags and water bottles when they think of plastic waste, but the real troublemakers are sneakier.

The plastic liner…