Question

Question 11. The plastic which cannot be recycled is (a) jute (b) rayon (c) petrochemicals (d) bakelite​

Answer 1

The plastic which cannot be recycled is (d) bakelite.

• Bakelite is known to be the first made synthetic plastic.
• Bakelite is a thermosetting plastic and hence the major concern while using it was that it could not be melted. Thus, is could neither be degraded nor re-used.
• Bakelite plastic was made from phenol and formaldehyde both of which are toxic to the environment and people.