- 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
- 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 Do Recycling Facilities Sort Different Kinds of Plastic?
To quickly identify the main components of a plastic product, recyclers can use commercial tools to measure light that has interacted with the object
- SDG Explainers-Plastic Pollution - الأمم المتحدة
A plastic grocery bag has been found in the Mariana Trench - the deepest point in the ocean, and without urgent action, the estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic currently entering the ocean
- Plastic Pollution - UNEP
Plastic pollution can alter habitats and natural processes, reducing ecosystems’ ability to adapt to climate change, directly affecting millions of people’s livelihoods, food production capabilities and social well-being
- Why plastic bans arent working and what needs to change
Four years after Germany phased out light plastic bags, how has the EU addressed plastic waste? And why do single-use items still pile up in takeaway restaurants, shops and the environment?
- Plastic Pollution Facts
Get the latest facts about plastic pollution and its impact on human health, social justice, environmental, climate, and wildlife
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