- Plastic - Wikipedia
Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic materials composed primarily of polymers Their defining characteristic, plasticity, allows them to be molded, extruded, or pressed into a diverse range of solid forms
- Plastic | Composition, History, Uses, Types, Facts | Britannica
plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped, usually by the application of heat and pressure
- Is cutting back on plastic really worth all the effort?
For the average person, trying to avoid plastics can feel overwhelming—and maybe pointless Our writer asked two experts how they navigate our plastic-filled world
- 7 plastic waste facts you need to know, and how you can help reduce . . .
With increasing amounts of plastic waste found in the environment every year, it’s more important than ever to understand the role that individuals and businesses can play in reducing this pollution It goes without saying that single-use plastic is damaging to the environment, but how much do you know about the problems that single-use plastic waste can cause? And, more importantly, what
- About Plastic Products and Plastic Pollution | US EPA
Plastic products are generally versatile, durable and lightweight Plastic products are prominent in the construction, transportation, and packaging industries Plastic innovations contributed to many life-saving products that revolutionized the health care industry
- History and Future of Plastics - Science History Institute
Plastic is a word that originally meant “pliable and easily shaped ” It only recently became a name for a category of materials called polymers The word polymer means “of many parts,” and polymers are made of long chains of molecules Polymers abound in nature
- Plastic Pollution - Education
Enough plastic is thrown away every year to circle the earth four times! The main issue is that plastic doesn't break down, meaning it sticks around for a very long time This video gives a quick overview of the scope of the plastic problem and what some people are doing to try to solve it
- How Plastics Work - HowStuffWorks
In this article, we'll examine the chemistry of plastic, how it's made, how it's used, and how it's disposed of and recycled We'll also look at some new biologically based plastics and their role in the future of plastic
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