The world is in the midst of an environmental crisis, with plastic pollution becoming one of the most pressing issues of our time. The ubiquity of plastic in modern life—used in everything from packaging and electronics to clothing and food containers—has created an unprecedented environmental burden. It is estimated that …

We live in a material world, where every facet of modern life is shaped by the materials we use. Yet, the environmental cost of material consumption is staggering: over five trillion plastic pieces pollute the world’s oceans, 15 billion trees are cut down annually, and global natural fiber production exceeds …