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 …

May 28, 2025 · plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped, usually by the application of heat and pressure.

May 27, 2025 · Plastic pollution, harmful accumulation of synthetic plastic products in the environment. Plastics are persistent large-scale pollutants, and plastic debris (such as bottles, …

Apr 25, 2023 · Affordable, durable and flexible, plastic pervades modern life, appearing in everything from packaging to clothes to beauty products. But it is thrown away on a massive …

Jun 7, 2019 · Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, thanks to the overwhelming rise in production of disposable plastic products. Plastic pollution is most …

Nov 21, 2024 · Plastic products are generally versatile, durable and lightweight. Plastic products are prominent in the construction, transportation, and packaging industries. Plastic innovations …

May 15, 2025 · Plastic pollution has become ubiquitous in natural and built environments, raising concerns about potential harm to humans and nature alike. Once in the environment, research …

Jun 3, 2025 · World Environment Day takes place on 5 June every year and in 2025 it's focused on tackling plastic pollution. Around 19 million tonnes of plastic waste are leaked into the …

Jun 5, 2025 · Unfortunately, the answer is plastic waste. Both in the deepest part of the ocean, and on top of the tallest mountain in the world, plastic waste continues to spread to even the …

Every year on June 5th, World Environment Day brings attention to one of the planet’s most pressing environmental issues. In 2025, the theme is “Beat Plastic Pollution,” a global call to …