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Plastics are almost exclusively made out of a group of organic compounds called polymers. Poly means many. Specifically it is repeating patterns of the same compound linked together.
Plastic can be either synthetic or semi synthetic but almost always starts with the prefix poly. Some examples are polyethylene, poly carbonate, and polyvinylchloride which you know better as pvc...the stuff those white plastic Plumbing pipes are made out of. The primary molecule in most plastics is a hydrocarbon. Hydrogen and carbon. And the primary source of hydrocarbons for plastics is petroleum and natural gas. So to answer your question, plastic is primarily made out of oil. That's right, your phone, tv, computer, shoes, sunglasses, silly bands, tampon applicators, Tupperware, milk jugs, blinds, car interior, furniture, and pretty much everything else in your life is made out of dirty, smelly, expensive, earth killing oil. So start wearing leather pants, and buy a fur coat. It's better for the environment and will last longer
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What materials do you use to make shoes?
There are many different materials used to make shoes. Rubber is a main component, as well as plastic and cloth.
What materials are used to make protective clothing?
plastic
What type of plastic is used to make raincoats?
thermosetting plastics
What plastic is used to make clothing?
The plastic used to make clothing is called polyester. It looks like cotton but is actually plastic. Clothes can be make 100% from polyester or can be made with other materials. For example a jumper may be made from 45% acrylic, 30% cotton, 15% polyester and 10% mixed fibre's.
What materials are used to make a desk tidy?
Metal plastic and all sorts of manufacture
What type of of resource is used to make plastic cup?
Oil is used to produce plastic.
Which underground resource is used to make plastic?
ethylene
Why is petroleum such a valuable resource to our society?
used to make plastic and power engines
Is rayon a renewable resource?
Rayon is not a resource. It is a plastic that is commonly spun so thin that you can use it to make thread, which is used to make clothing.
What are the materials used to make plastic?
oil is the main part
What was the main resource of the Eastern Woodlands Indians?
The Eastern Woodlands Indians main resource was trees. The trees were used to make canoes, shelters, carving tools, and weapons for wood.
What was the main resource of the Native Americans?
One of their main resource was buffalo. They used it for clothing, food, and weapons.
How many things are made of plastic?
there are over thousands of things that are made out of plastic. Plastic is the worlds most used renewable resource
What substance is used as the main energy resource in your bodies?
Mr bombastic gives the energy resource
What materials do you use to make shoes?
There are many different materials used to make shoes. Rubber is a main component, as well as plastic and cloth.
Which natural resource is used in the main resource of electrical energy in the US?
solar energy there is always sun
Is the sentence plastic is used to make these tools correct?
"Plastic is used to make these tools." Yes, the sentence is correct. It has a subject (plastic) and a verb (is used).
