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When plastic companies write the lesson plans

The plastics industry is offering schools curricula that cast plastics as safe, recyclable, and a source of good jobs. Critics say it’s propaganda.

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When plastic companies write the lesson plans
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Freshness
10.2 of 35
Source authority
14 of 20
Coverage breadth
4 of 20
Geographic relevance
3.5 of 10
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8 of 10
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