Plastic is an important and widely used material. In fact, the many uses of plastics are helping to solve many problems and needs in society today. However, there are a number of global problems caused by plastics, therefore our goal is to work towards a better understanding of sustainable plastic use.
To contribute to a better understanding of the sustainable use of plastics, we have developed this page where you will find information on the pros and cons of using plastics, how it can be made more sustainable and its effects on the environment.
How is plastic made?
As we made clear in the first article in this series, plastics are usually made up of three or four molecules called polymers…
What are the different types of plastic?
The two main groups among the several different plastic materials are thermoset and thermoplastic…
What is plastic made of?
If you look around right now, you can most likely see some object made of…
Advantages and disadvantages of plastic
There is no escaping the fact that there are both advantages and disadvantages to plastic…