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Plastics Companies Are Writing Lesson Plans. What Could Go Wrong?
Monday, September 7, 2026
Plastics industry groups have developed science curriculum materials distributed to schools that emphasize plastic recyclability, safety, and employment in the sector. Environmental advocates and some educators have raised concerns about potential bias in industry-created educational content. The materials are used in classrooms across multiple states, though adoption rates and the number of schools using them remain unclear.
