# The war in Iran is making virgin plastic more expensive. Could that help the plastic pollution problem?

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Podcast: [Cincinnati Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-edition-324300)
Published: 2026-05-18T17:50:31+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wvxu.org/show/cincinnati-edition/2026-05-18/iran-war-plastic-more-expensive
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