Journalist Beth Gardiner says the fossil fuel industry is increasingly reliant upon plastic products. Her book is Plastic Inc.: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet.
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The oil industry is betting big on plastics. Here's what that means for the future
Journalist Beth Gardiner says the fossil fuel industry is increasingly reliant upon plastic products. Her book is <em>Plastic Inc.: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet.</em>
Published April 1, 2026, 12:17 PM
Updated April 1, 2026, 12:44 PM1.9K
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