From protective gloves to prosthetics, many of these tools are made from plastic, which is derived from oil and gas. Between defending against contamination and delivering life-saving fluids, these plastics make medicine safer, stronger and more affordable. Click on our graphic to learn more about how plastics are helping advance modern medicine.

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