- Plastic | Composition, History, Uses, Types, Facts | Britannica
Plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped This property of plasticity, often found in combination with other special properties such as low density, low electrical conductivity, transparency, and toughness, allows plastics to be made into a great variety of products
- Everything you need to know about plastic pollution
Read our explainer to find out more about the plastic pollution crisis: Why is plastic pollution such a problem? Affordable, durable and flexible, plastic pervades modern life, appearing in everything from packaging to clothes to beauty products
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