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Plastics such as polyethylene (food containers) and polystyrene (general plastics and styrofoam) are made from fractions of crude oil (petroleum). Polycarbonate plastics are made indirectly through the production of phosgene and its use to make acetone and bisphenol-A.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, a plastic bottle is made from the same petrochemical as the fiber we call polyester.
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∙ 11y agoYup. It is. Apparently, plastic's source is crude oil. Hope I helped :P
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∙ 11y agoYes, have you ever heard of cellophane? It is plastic made from cellulose, or wood fibers.
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∙ 10y agoPlastics are recyclable ! You can melt waste plastic - and reform it.
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∙ 8y agoYes, companies are now using 80% recycled polymers and adding 20 virgin material. It is yet to become financial viable for the consume.
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∙ 14y agoThe predominate fossil fuel used to make plastic is petroleum or crude oil. It can also be made from coal.
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∙ 6y agoYes, it is possible.
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What plastic bottles are made from?
recycled plastic
What can't be recycled?
Some things that can not be recycled are, Styrofoam, caps to plastic bottles, and pizza boxes. Plastic bags too, they just get thrown away.
What is the gel in wrist rests made of?
Some gel pads are made up of elastomeric block polymer gels. Some wrist rest can also be made from recycled materials such and plastic beads and paper.
Can matter be recycled?
Lots of things can be recycled. Many kinds of plastic, cloth (it's good for making paper if nothing else), paper, aluminum, steel ... pretty much any metal can be recycled.
Is plastic acid or base?
Plastic materials haven't pH.
How are plastic plates recycled?
Plastic plates are recycled in the same fashion that other plastic materials are recycled. The plates are separated, ground into chips, washed, and then melted.
Which particular materials are recycled in the UK?
Materials recycled in the UK include paper, cardboard, card, plastic, and glass.
What recycled materials can fleece jackets be made from?
plastic
Can plastic be manufactured from recycled mateials?
Yup, it's done every day.
Name of the materials which can be recycled?
Plastic, Paper, Boxes and many more....
What materials are recycled in Pakistan?
Aluminum, iron, plastic, paper, and glass.
What materials could be recycled?
Plastic,metal,paper,oil,rubber,
Can bamboo be recycled?
bamboo can be recycled by building materials and making plants and also plastic can operners and a display! :P
Is a product made from a nonrenewable resource that when recycled must be manufactured into a different product?
plastic bag
What is a product made from a nonrenewable resource that when recycled must be manufactured into a different product?
plastic bag
Name any recycled materials?
paper , plastic , bags , glass ,etc....
What products have recyclable materials?
Many items are made with recycled materials. Most of the paper products and cardboard contain at least a portion of recycled material. Plastic items can also contain recycled content and are usually marked.
