- 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
- Everything you need to know about plastic pollution
Affordable, durable and flexible, plastic pervades modern life, appearing in everything from packaging to clothes to beauty products But it is thrown away on a massive scale: every year, more than 280 million tonnes of short-lived plastic products become waste
- Plastics: A simple introduction - Explain that Stuff
Plastics are (mostly) synthetic (human-made) materials, made from polymers, which are long molecules built around chains of carbon atoms, typically with hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen filling in the spaces
- 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
- 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
- What is Plastic? - BYJUS
What is Plastic? Plastic is defined as a material that contains an essential ingredient an organic substance of large molecular weight It is also defined as polymers of long carbon chains
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