The Plastic Portfolio: Understanding the Materials That Shape Modern Life
Plastics changed how the world makes things. Thanks to polymer science, we turned hydrocarbons into strong, flexible materials that replaced glass, metal, wood, and fabric. Now, plastics are everywhere — from packaging and clothing to buildings and hospitals. But they don’t break down easily. Once thrown away, plastics stick around in landfills, oceans, and even […]
Beyond Plastic: How Plastic Waste Fuels Floods, Disease, and Economic Loss in the Philippines
Every monsoon season, the Philippines braces for floods. Streets turn into rivers, homes are submerged, and economic activity grinds to a halt. But behind the rising waters lies a less visible culprit: plastic. From Metro Manila to Cebu and Davao, the country’s drainage systems are routinely overwhelmed—not just by rain, but by the sheer volume […]