ENVIRONMENTALLY

-FRIENDLY PLASTICS
Topic-1
Ishan Shorio
 what is plastic and what is environmentally-friendly plastics?
PLASTIC
a synthetic material made from a
wide range of organic polymers
such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon,
etc., that can be molded into
shape while soft and then set into
a rigid or slightly elastic form:
Environmentally-friendly plastics
Advancements in technology have
resulted in plastic manufacturers
producing eco-friendly, biodegradable
products. The industry is changing its
production techniques to make
environmentally-friendly products.
There are
three types of “environmentally friendl
y” plastics
. They are:
1.Bioplastics
2.Biodegradable Plastics
3.Eco/recycled Plastics
 The three types of “environmentally friendly” plastics
1.Bioplastics
Bioplastics are made from natural materials like cornstarch. Unlike traditional and biodegradable plastics, bioplastics do not
produce a net increase in carbon dioxide gas when they break down. Companies like EverCorn™ and NatureWorks have been
producing bioplastics from natural materials over the years. According to NatureWorks, making Polylactide acid (PLA) saves two
thirds the energy you need to make traditional plastics. PLA looks and behaves like polyethylene and polypropylene and is
widely used for food containers. PLA also produces almost 70 percent less greenhouse gases when it breaks down in landfill sites.
Bioplastics are compostable and easily decompose within a few weeks, whereas
a regular plastic bag takes more than 500 years to degrade.
2.Biodegradable Plastics
Biodegradable plastics contain additives that cause them to decay more rapidly in the presence of light and oxygen. These
plastics are made out of normal petrochemical products and do not always break down into harmless materials like bioplastics
do.
Biodegradable plastics may leave behind toxic substances that may make them unsuitable for composting.
3.Recycled Plastics
As suggested by its name, plastic products that are recycled to make new products are called recycled plastics. Recycling old
materials to create new products has its drawbacks. Plastics that are recycled generally are not meant to be used to produce the
same item the next time around and producing these items takes the same amount of time and energy as any other plastic
product.
 THE TRUTH
ABOUT PLASTIC
◦The demand for plastic is never-ending. Almost every
product we use today is made out of plastic. From the
toothbrush we use after we get up in the morning to
our laptops we use for work, nearly every product
has some parts made out of plastic. The industry
supplies an array of products to businesses ranging
from the automotive industry and healthcare product
manufacturers to food manufacturers.
◦Plastic products are convenient to use and throw
away, but they take an incredibly long period of time
to decompose. It is estimated that 200,000 barrels of oil
are used each day to make plastic packaging for the
United States alone. Plastics have been a major cause
of pollution, and plastic manufacturers have faced
criticism from environmentalists over the years.
However, we cannot hide the fact that
plastic manufacturing is one of the biggest industries i
n America
. The industry
contributes $427 billion to the U.S. economy and
employs nearly one million Americans.

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TO HELP OUR PLANET WE SHOULD THROW PLASTICS IN RECYCLE BEN INSTEAD OF THORWING IN
WATER,FOREST ECT..
Our decision will make the future

THANK YOU MAM