Whether they’re rich or poor, work in an office or a factory, live in the city or country, are young or old – people are affected by plastic in very different ways. All around the world, plastic is threatening many people’s livelihoods – if they make a living from fishing, work in the tourism sector, or live next door to a plastics factory. People in low-paid jobs are more likely to be exposed to toxins or pollutants such as cleaning agents and other chemical substances. Gender also makes a difference: Many low-wage jobs are done by women.
