Single-use plastic can be an attractive option for hospitals—cheap, durable, and easily tossed out—and each new fresh plastic container or covering offers a newly sterile environment.

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Global plastic sales hit $712 billion in 2023, with a growth forecast of 3.4% annually through 2028. ExxonMobil, a key player, expanded its propylene production, diversifying from oil to plastics.

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UT Austin researchers 3D print parts that are both soft and hard. The technology blends rigid and flexible materials in one print.