Studied by 0 people
Content with terms and definitions
Plastic
Means 'easily shaped' and is derived from non-renewable resources such as crude oil.
Types of Plastic
Divided into Thermoplastic (recyclable, can be reformed after heating) and Thermosetting (mostly non-recyclable, cannot be reformed).
Recycling of Plastic
Vital due to pollution caused by plastic, involves processing used plastic into new products.
3R's of Recycling
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Reduce
Limit plastic use by opting for alternatives like reusable bags.
Reuse
Encourage the use of reusable containers and bags.
Recycle
Involves sorting used plastic by type (using identification codes) for processing.
Steps for Recycling
Include Collecting, Sorting, Shredding, Cleaning, Melting, and Manufacture of Grains.
