Plastic - Wikipedia
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 diverse range of solid forms.

Plastic | Composition, History, Uses, Types, & Facts | Britannica
plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped, usually by the application of heat and pressure.

Microplastics and our health: What the science says
Whether we know it, or like it, our bodies are polluted by tiny fragments of plastic that fail to break down in our earthly environment. What does that mean for our long-term health, and what can we do about it?

About Plastic Products and Plastic Pollution | US EPA
Plastic products are generally versatile, durable and lightweight. Plastic products are prominent in the construction, transportation, and packaging industries. Plastic innovations contributed to many life-saving products that revolutionized the health care industry.

Plastic Waste Factsheet - Center for Sustainable Systems
Due to plastics’ design potential, diversity, flexibility, low cost, and durability, their use now exceeds most other man-made materials across nearly all industrial sectors. Plastics have enabled tremendous product and technological advances, providing many societal benefits.

Latest News - Plastics News
The latest news from the plastic industry, including resin prices, suppliers, sustainability, and more.

Plastic: Definition, Types, Properties, Applications, Advantages, and ...
Plastic is a synthetic polymer made from various organic materials that can be molded into almost any shape. Some types of plastic are clear and transparent, like that used in disposable water bottles, while others are opaque and available in a range of colors.

Science 101: Plastics - Education
From polymers to nurdles, learn how plastic is created and what we can do to slow the lasting repercussions this material will have on both our planet and our lives.

Plastic Pollution and Policy Considerations: Frequently Asked Questions
The risks from plastic pollution arise from the physical plastic particles and from the potential toxicity of the chemicals from which the plastics are made. In addition, pollutants can adhere to plastics in the environment, posing further potential risk when ingested or inhaled.