- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- What is the Science Behind Plastic Pollution? - Ocean Conservancy
Plastic particles have now been found throughout the human body in arteries, stomach tissue, brains and reproductive systems, raising serious health concerns One study published this year found that roughly 25% of the 16,325 chemicals associated with plastics are considered hazardous ”More worrisome is that the vast majority chemicals used in plastics remain unregulated and understudied
- The 7 Different Types of Plastics - Plastics Industry
Plastics are incredibly versatile materials that can be used to make a variety of products They are lightweight yet durable, strong yet malleable, and relatively inexpensive to produce There are seven distinct types of plastic, each with its own characteristics and uses
- 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
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