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All about plastic

Plastic is an important and commonly used material. In fact, the many uses of plastic help to solve many problems and needs in society today. However, there are a number of global problems associated with plastic, which is why our goal is to work towards increased understanding of sustainable plastic use. To contribute to a better understanding of sustainable plastic use, we have created this page where you can find information on the advantages and disadvantages of using plastic, how it can be made more sustainable, and its effects on the environment.

All about plastic

What is plastic made of?

If you look around right now, you are likely to see an object made of plastic. It is used, for example, in the manufacture of containers, packaging and a variety of other goods. But what is plastic actually made of? Plastic is an umbrella term for several different materials that… Read More

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How is plastic made?

As we explained in the first article in this series, plastics are usually made up of three or four molecules called polymers. These are long chains made up of smaller molecules, called monomers. In this article, we want to answer the question: how is plastic made? We will go… Read More

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Advantages and disadvantages of plastic

There is no escaping the fact that plastics have both advantages and disadvantages. Most people are aware of the impact of plastic litter on the environment. Therefore, it is extremely important, both as a consumer and producer, to extend the life cycle by reusing the plastic. On the other… Read More

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What are the different types of plastic?

To contribute to a better understanding of the sustainable use of plastics, we have created this page to answer the question: what are the different types of plastics? This post is part of a series of articles where we also describe the pros and cons of using plastic, how it… Read More