Why ExxonMobil, Sinopec and Dow Are Betting On Plastic

As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, oil and gas companies are looking towards plastic as their next major growth market, particularly in the developing world. But while producers like ExxonMobil, Sinopec and Dow Chemical are planning for growth, consumers are fed up with plastic waste, and governments around the world are seeking to limit new plastic production.

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