The plastics industry is increasingly embedding its agenda into K-12 education through free or low-cost lesson plans, worksheets, and programs that emphasize the benefits of plastics while downplaying environmental and health concerns. These materials often present biased information, promoting industry talking points like the necessity and affordability of plastics and framing recycling as the primary solution to pollution, rather than reduced production. This practice raises concerns about the integrity of STEM education and the influence of corporate interests on curriculum development.
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