New approaches to addressing how pregnancy tests affect the environment
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The global plastic waste crisis is well-documented and is raising concern, with annual production surpassing 450 million tonnes. This rampant plastic production is clogging landfills and significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and ocean pollution. A substantial portion of this plastic waste, approximately 50%, is single-use and often contaminates ecosystems and enters the food chain. Within this broader context of plastic pollution, single-use pregnancy tests emerge as a significant, yet often overlooked, contributor to environmental degradation.