Bakelite made the 20th century, but the plastic's legacy is sobering

Bakelite was a breakthrough material when it was invented in 1907: industry loved it, and the public admired the stylish radios it made. But as a new documentary hints, it came at a cost

Bakelite made the 20th century, but the plastic's legacy is sobering
Bakelite was a breakthrough material when it was invented in 1907: industry loved it, and the public admired the stylish radios it made. But as a new documentary hints, it came at a cost