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Crude oil>ethane/propane>ethylene/propylene>reacted fluff>formed in to pellets via extrusion process. (short version)
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What major resource are plastics made from?
oil
What natural resource are plastics paints paints and gasoline made from?
Crude oil.
Are plastics a renewable natural resource?
No. Plastics are mostly made from fossil fuel oil, so they're not renewable and they're not natural either, but man-made.
Is polyester a renewable or nonrenewable resource?
Polyester is a non-renewable resource. Polyester is made from plastics, plastic is made from oil. Oil is a non-renewable resource, as the world is running out of oil already and there is no more being created.
Is plastics a natural resource?
Yes
What is the worlds most used resource?
Plastics, and has been since 1976
Is plastics made up of petroleum?
Many plastics are.
What is the positive and negative effects of plastics?
it helps conserve more natural resource
What problems occurs by overuse of plastics?
Some of the problems are: 1) reduction of non-renewable resources (in the most common case, plastics are a petrochemical product...made from hydrocarbons, which are made from refined crude oil, which is a non-renewable resource); 2) (polution) - when not recycled, plastics create a lot of waste (see large masses of plastic floating around our oceans); 3) (pollution) - some plastics also form toxic substances when they are broken down
What is the difference between plastics and elastomers?
The difference between plastics and elastomers is actually quite simple. Plastics are made from oil and elastomers are made from synthetic material.
Is backpack a renewable resource or a nonrenewable resource?
A backpack is generally considered a nonrenewable resource because it is made from materials such as synthetic fabrics, plastics, and metals, which are derived from finite natural resources. Once these materials are used and the backpack is discarded, they do not regenerate quickly or easily. However, if the backpack is made from sustainable materials or is designed for longevity and recyclability, it may have a lesser environmental impact.
Are all plastics petrochemicals?
No, not all plastics are petrochemicals. A few examples of bioplastics (plastics made from biologic sources) include Polyhydroxyalkanoates, Polylactic Acids and a wider variety of starch based plastics.
