- 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
- Understanding microplastics: Exposure, health and prevention
Life in plastic might not be so fantastic after all Small plastic particles called microplastics are found throughout the environment and have even been detected in human bodies Researcher Andrea Viale, M D , explains how microplastics impact health, if they are linked to cancer risk and easy ways to reduce plastic exposure
- PLASTIC Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
plastic applies to substances soft enough to be molded yet capable of hardening into the desired fixed form pliable suggests something easily bent, folded, twisted, or manipulated pliant may stress flexibility and sometimes connote springiness ductile applies to what can be drawn out or extended with ease
- Plastics News - Plastic Industry News, Resin Pricing Analysis
Plastic Lumber - List; All; Quick View; Directory; Resin Prices Resin Prices Overview; Commodity Thermoplastics; High Temperature Thermoplastics; Engineering Thermoplastics; Recycled Plastics
- Here’s how to reduce plastic use in your life | CNN
More than 400 million metric tons of plastic is produced annually, and only a small fraction is recycled The rest ends up in landfills, or leaks into the natural environment, which is impacting
- 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
- Everything you need to know about plastic pollution
Unlike other materials, plastic does not biodegrade This pollution chokes marine wildlife, damages soil and poisons groundwater, and can cause serious health impacts Is pollution the only problem with plastic? No, it also contributes to the climate crisis
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