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  1. Plastic - Wikipedia

    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 diverse …

  2. Plastic | Composition, History, Uses, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 19, 2025 · plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped, usually by the application of heat and pressure.

  3. ‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout ...

    5 days ago · There is no doubt about the ubiquity of plastic pollution in the natural world, but some scientists are dubious about the health damage said to be caused by microplastics in the human body.

  4. About Plastic Products and Plastic Pollution | US EPA

    Oct 31, 2025 · Plastic products are generally versatile, durable and lightweight. Plastic products are prominent in the construction, transportation, and packaging industries. Plastic innovations …

  5. Plastics Explained - Recycle Ann Arbor

    What is Plastic? Plastic is a manufactured material mainly made from natural gas, oil, and coal. Plastics are synthetic polymers consisting of long, repeating chains of molecules that are chemically bonded …

  6. Plastic pollution | UNEP - UN Environment Programme

    Dec 4, 2025 · UNEP supports governments, businesses, financial institutions, and other stakeholders in driving a just transition to a circular economy for plastics, helping to reduce plastic pollution and its …

  7. Plastic - Scientific American

    Nov 18, 2025 · Plastic coverage from Scientific American, featuring news and articles about advances in the field.

  8. An Introduction to Plastics - Chemical Safety Facts

    Plastic is a versatile material used to make thousands of products people use every day. Learn about the types of plastic classification, history and unique chemistry that gives plastic its variety of uses …

  9. PLASTIC Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PLASTIC is a plastic substance; specifically : any of numerous organic synthetic or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular …

  10. Calgary's Laird Plastics - Quality Plastic Materials

    Laird Plastics is a leading supplier of plastic sheets, rods, and tubes. With a commitment to customer satisfaction and on-time delivery, we offer fast and reliable service to all of our clients.