I mean, we have tried to completely stop, or at least slow, the refinement of crude oil, because there’s so much fucking byproduct that is made from it and is subsequently recycled and converted into plastic. What else can we do with all that fucked up petroleum byproduct besides make it all into some form of usable plastic?

Whether or not it’s plastic isn’t as big an issue as whether or not it’s biodegradable within a realistic timeframe.

Microplastic, even

I’m sure it will mix well with the depleted uranium smoke the targeted crew will already be breathing.