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Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn’t matter

Ars has reached out to the lead author, Megan Liu, but has not received a response. Liu works for the environmental health advocacy group Toxic-Free Future, which led the study. The study highlighted that flame retardants used in plastic electronics may, in some instances, be recycled into household items. “Companies continue to use toxic flame […]

December 16, 2024 | black plastic, chemosphere, electronic plastic, EPA, flame retardants, Health, plastic, plastic recycling, Science, Toxicology, waste | No comments

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