- 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
- Are biodegradable plastics really worth the hype? - Live Science
Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet Some experts suggest making plastics from more "natural" materials, but research shows those still have risks
- 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
- The World’s Plastic Problem Is Only Getting Worse - Bloomberg
Plastic pollution is already bad, and it’s only slated to get worse A lot worse A new analysis of the rising tide of plastic is the subject of today’s newsletter Plus, a widely-referenced
- 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
- How extreme weather is making plastic pollution more mobile, more . . . - CNN
The connection between plastic and climate change usually focuses on how plastic is partly to blame for the crisis: more than 98% of it is made using fossil fuels, and climate pollution is
- Scientists Develop New Plastics That Break Down Safely Instead of . . .
Scientists have identified a way to control how and when synthetic polymers break apart The discovery suggests that everyday materials could one day be designed to vanish, or transform, right on schedule Credit: Stock Rutgers scientists have developed plastics that can be programmed to break down
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