Plastic’s Quiet Role in Defeating Poverty

Authors

Vladimir Snurenco, Calvin UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

While often criticized for polluting the planet, plastic has quietly played a vital role in reducing poverty and saving lives. From mosquito nets and syringes to affordable food packaging, plastic makes basic goods and medical care more accessible to the world’s poorest. The article argues that although plastic pollution is real, its benefits for the global poor far outweigh the costs—and that trade-offs must be honestly considered.

Publication Date

5-21-2025

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Recommended Citation

Snurenco, Vladimir, "Plastic’s Quiet Role in Defeating Poverty" (2025). University Faculty Publications and Creative Works. 977.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/calvin_facultypubs/977