Why plastic is used
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Plastic is very useful because it can be coloured, melted, shaped, squashed, rolled into sheets or made into fibres plastics. Plastic also are hygienic and it is not poison to our bodies. Plastic is used made ropes that are very strong and fishing lines, glues and paints.
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Plastics are used to make bicycle helmets, child safety seats and airbags in automobiles. They're in the cell phones, televisions, computers and other electronic equipment that makes modern life possible. They're in the roofs, walls, flooring and insulation that make homes and buildings energy efficient.
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Packaging:
Plastic’s light weight, strength, and ability to be molded into any form makes it an ideal packaging material.
Transportation:
Because plastic is both lightweight and durable, it makes an ideal material for manufacturing cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
Energy Efficiency:
Plastics can make your home more energy-efficient. Plastic sealants and caulks can seal up window leaks and plastic foam weather stripping can make doors and windows draft-free.
Sports:
Plastics are used in many sports to increase athlete efficiency and safety. Plastic helmets—used in many sports, from football to skateboarding—made from molded polycarbonate with interior plastic foam padding reduce head injuries and concussions.
Medicine:
Plastics increase the efficiency and hygiene of medicine from the surgery suite to the physician’s office. Plastic syringes and tubing are disposable to reduce disease transmission.
Electronics:
Plastic’s strength, light weight, and moldability have revolutionized electronics. Plastic cables and cords on everything from computers to paper shredders keep electronics powered. Plastic insulation for cables and electrical equipment keeps equipment cool and protects users from over-heating.
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