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    Plastic is a polymer that can be molded into various shapes and used to make many products. It is categorized into thermoplastics, which soften when heated and can be reshaped, and thermosetting plastics, which harden permanently after heating. While plastic is strong, durable and inexpensive, it is also non-biodegradable, causing a major waste problem. To address this issue, people should follow the three R's - reduce plastic use, reuse plastic products whenever possible, and recycle thermoplastics.

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    Plastic is a polymer that can be molded into various shapes and used to make many products. It is categorized into thermoplastics, which soften when heated and can be reshaped, and thermosetting plastics, which harden permanently after heating. While plastic is strong, durable and inexpensive, it is also non-biodegradable, causing a major waste problem. To address this issue, people should follow the three R's - reduce plastic use, reuse plastic products whenever possible, and recycle thermoplastics.

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    Plastic is a polymer that can be molded into various shapes and used to make many products. It is categorized into thermoplastics, which soften when heated and can be reshaped, and thermosetting plastics, which harden permanently after heating. While plastic is strong, durable and inexpensive, it is also non-biodegradable, causing a major waste problem. To address this issue, people should follow the three R's - reduce plastic use, reuse plastic products whenever possible, and recycle thermoplastics.

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    Plastic is a polymer that can be molded into various shapes and used to make many products. It is categorized into thermoplastics, which soften when heated and can be reshaped, and thermosetting plastics, which harden permanently after heating. While plastic is strong, durable and inexpensive, it is also non-biodegradable, causing a major waste problem. To address this issue, people should follow the three R's - reduce plastic use, reuse plastic products whenever possible, and recycle thermoplastics.

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    Plastics

    =>Plastic is also a polymer.Units of some plastics have linear


    arrangement while some plastics are formed by the cross linked
    arrangement of their units.

    =>Plastic can be mould in all types of possible shapes. Plastic can be


    recycled, coloured, reused, mould or drawn into wires. Thus, plastic is
    used in making toys, suitcase, bags, cabinets, brush, chairs, tables,and
    many other countless items.
    items

    =>Polythene is one of the most famous types of plastic, which is used


    in manufacturing of carry bags.
    Types of Plastics:-
    Plastics can be divided into two main types :-
    1)Thermoplastics
    2)Thermosetting
    Thermoplastics
    =>Plastics which can be easily bent or deform on
    heating are known as thermoplastics.
    =>PVC and Polythene are the examples of
    thermoplastics.
    =>Thermo plastics are used in making toys, bottles,
    combs, containers, etc.
    Thermoplastics:-
    Thermosetting Plastics:
    => Plastics which do not get deformed or softened
    on heating when mold once, are called
    Thermosetting plastics.
    => Bakelite and melamine are the examples of
    thermosetting plastics.
    => Thermosetting plastics are used in making hard
    board, electric switch, handles of electrical
    appliances, handles of kitchen utensils, floor tiles,
    etc.
    Thermosetting Plastic
    Examples of Thermosetting Plastics:
    =>Melamine is poor conductor of heat and resists
    fire, thus it is used in making floor tiles, kitchen
    materials, etc.
    =>Bakelite is poor conductor of electricity and heat,
    thus it is used in making electrical switches, and
    other electrical appliances.
    Plastic as a Material of Choice:
    Characteristics of Plastics:-
    i) Poor conductor Plastic is a poor conductor of
    heat and electricity. This makes it suitable to make
    the covering of electric wires, handles of electrical
    appliances, handles of utensils, kitchenware, floor
    tiles, etc.
    ii) Plastic is non-reactive
    Plastic does not react with air and water and with
    many of the chemicals.Since, plastic does not react
    with air and water hence it does not get rusted like
    iron. This character makes plastic suitable for
    making of container, water tank, water bottle, plastic
    pipes, taps, chair, table and other many types of
    furniture.
    Iii) Plastic is strong and durable
    Plastics are light weight, durable, cheap and very
    strong. These qualities of plastic made it the need
    of today. Whether it is polythene bags or pencil box,
    water bottle or umbrella, furniture or air craft, the
    use of plastic can be seen everywhere.
    Biodegradable

    Substances which get decomposed through


    the natural processes, such as action of
    bacteria, etc. are called biodegradable
    substances. For example; potato peels, peels
    of other vegetable, food stuffs, fruit, paper,
    cotton cloths, wood, etc.
    Non-Biodegradable:
    Substances which either do not decompose or take
    many years to get decomposed through the natural
    process, are called non-biodegradable substance,
    e.g. tin, aluminium, plastics, etc.
    Plastic and the Environment:
    Plastic is a non-biodegradable substance. If it
    is left or thrown, it takes many years to get
    decomposed or either does not get
    decomposed. The non-biodegradable nature of
    plastic has made it a very major problem for
    environment.
    Problems
    =>Plastic has become very popular and is being
    used for many purposes. As a result, we are
    generating a large amount of plastic waste.
    =>Since plastic is non-biodegradable,so plastic
    waste is getting accumulated around us.
    =>Disposal of plastic waste is a major concern as it
    cannot be even burnt. Burning the plastic can result
    in release of many harmful gases in the
    atmosphere. This can lead to air pollution.
    Preventive measures:-
    For dealing with the menace of plastic waste, we need to
    follow the three Rs, i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
    Recycle: Thermoplastic can be recycled. So, items made of
    thermoplastic should be sent to the recycling industry. Toys, buckets,
    mugs, etc. are made from thermoplastic.

    Reduce: We should reduce the use of plastic. For examples; instead of


    using plastic bags, we should use cloth or jute bag for shopping.

    Reuse: We should reuse some plastic containers, whenever possible.


    For example; empty bottles and jars can be used for keeping other
    items in the home and kitchen.

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