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 …

May 28, 2025 · plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped, usually by the application of heat and pressure. This property of plasticity, often found in …

May 15, 2025 · Plastic pollution has become ubiquitous in natural and built environments, raising concerns about potential harm to humans and nature alike. Once in the environment, research …

Dec 2, 2022 · Plastic pollution is a global problem that affects our natural world and its biodiversity. It impacts our environment, health, food security, and economies. An estimated …

5 days ago · Here’s a few things to consider the next time you think about throwing a plastic item in the trash, the ocean or anywhere other than a recycling bin. A recent survey suggests that …

6 days ago · Globally, 40 per cent of plastics production goes into the production of single-use plastic packaging, which is the single largest source of plastic waste and is a threat to wildlife …

6 days ago · What Makes Microplastic? Plastic comes in a dizzying array of forms. It is the acrylic in sweaters and paint, the polyvinyl chloride in water pipes and credit cards, the polyethylene …

2 days ago · What Plastic Does to the Environment? Plastic’s pervasive presence in modern life comes at a steep environmental cost, disrupting ecosystems, polluting habitats, and …

Apr 25, 2023 · 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 …

Jun 5, 2025 · Plastic reuse – enabling products or packaging to be used multiple times for their original purpose – .extends the life of the resources we do use, helps us use less plastic, and …