Plastic Types and Environmental Issues

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Types of Plastics

Plastic is a material consisting of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds that are malleable and, therefore, can be molded into solid objects.
Plasticity is the general property of all materials that involves permanent deformation without breaking.
There are

• PET
• HDPE
• PVC
• LDPE
• PP
• PS
• Others

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Environmental Issues

• Plastic waste in oceans causes severe water pollution.
• Plastic straws can harm marine life by tangling them.
• Microplastics can enter the food chain and affect human health.
• Burning plastics releases toxic chemicals into the air.
• Plastic pollution can damage soil and poison groundwater.

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Plastics Quiz

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Summary

Type	Name	Image	Example	Property
PET	Polyethylene Terephthalate		Beverage bottles	Clear, strong, and lightweight
HDPE	High-Density Polyethylene		Milk jugs, detergent bottles	Sturdy and resistant to impact
PVC	Polyvinyl Chloride		Pipes, credit cards	Versatile but can release harmful chemicals
LDPE	Low-Density Polyethylene		Plastic bags, food wraps	Flexible and lightweight
PP	Polypropylene		Yogurt containers, bottle caps	Tough and resistant to heat
PS	Polystyrene		Disposable coffee cups, plastic food boxes	Inexpensive but brittle
PS	Others		Eyeglasses, baby and sports bottles.	Good insulation and low thermal conductivity.

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