Do online survey of at least five families in your neighborhood and enquire about the kind of plastics they use, the reason for their choice and advantages of using them in terms of cost, durability and maintenance. Make a short report and submit it to your teacher.
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Family 1: Mr. Jose Thomas, reported using PVC due to its rigid and flexible properties. These plastics can be used in the formation of pipes.
Family 2: Mr. Ravi Kumar, reported the use of PC or polycarbonate due to its toughness, transparency, and stable properties. It is 250 times stronger than most plastics.
. Family 3: Ms. Leela Varghese, reported the use of Acrylic or Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA). It is well known for its optical properties, shatter-resistant, and thermoplastic.
Family 4: Mr. Abdul Khan, reported the use of PET or Polyethylene Terephthalate which is chemical resistant and easily recyclable.
. Family 5: Ms. Jyoti Menon, reported the use of PP or Polypropylene as it is said to be one of the most flexible, stronger than PE, and heat resistant.