The negative press and political opposition to plastic hide a complex reality. When criticism is left unchallenged, our right to open debate is frustrated. What is the real situation with plastic? Is it truly public enemy number 1? Without dodging the core issues, this book provides scientific and technological points of reference. It advocates for an approach that is coherently aligned with international initiatives and calls for reindustrialisation in France. Sorting, collecting, composting, recycling, and reusing– more realistic, environmentally-friendly, and economically- viable solut ions exist, providing an alternative path to the dead end created by French legislation. This book calls for carefully-considered awareness, because before we condemn or defend, it is crucial that we understand.