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Why EPR Can Improve Public Health Inequities

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Overview

Plastic pollution is widening health inequities in the United States. The infographic below outlines how these inequities are increasing because of the plastic industry and how they could be addressed by making producers responsible for the pollution they create with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs. This infographic is available for download.

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NCEL Plastic Pollution Webpage

NCEL's plastic pollution webpage with more relevant information and policy options.

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