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Properties of Five Types of Plastic Packaging Used in Humanitarian Assistance and the Impact of Plastics on Human Health, Marine Life, and Climate Change

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This practical resource briefly explains the advantages and disadvantages of each of the five types of plastic packaging most used in the humanitarian sector. It also provides top line recommendations for managing each plastic type more sustainably.