The Price We Pay for the Convenience of Plastics.

A recent study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society estimates that the healthcare costs associated with chemicals in plastics in the United States amount to approximately $250 billion per year, or 1.22% of the country's gross domestic product. However, this figure is considered to be a significant underestimate. Plastics are widely used in single-use packaging, construction materials, medical devices, and various industries. Plastics contain thousands of chemicals that can leach into products and pose risks to human health. The study highlights the need to reduce the production of new plastics in order to mitigate the disease burden and economic costs associated with plastic use. [Extracted from the article]