Plastic Pollution's Threat on Latino Families
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Plastic Pollution's Threat on Latino Families

"Advanced recycling is a false solution. We cannot recycle our way out of the plastics crisis,” said Amanda Rowoldt, Ohio Field Organizer. Amanda, a Mexican-American mom and cancer survivor, shared how petrochemicals and plastics shape health outcomes and endanger the communities living closest to industrial facilities. 🏭🩺 Let’s be clear: Plastic pollution threatens Latino families’ health, from cancer risks to respiratory illness, and from maternal health to children’s well-being. It’s time to demand real solutions that protect our air, health and our children's future. 📣