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Synthetic plastic is made from the non-renewable source petroleum. When we think of oil shortages we tend to focus on gasoline ignoring or perhaps being unaware of the many other products derived from oil refinement. See the link below for a simple explanation of how plastics are made:
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∙ 12y agoIt's not a source, but plastic is non-renewable because it is largely made from fossil fuel oil, which is non-renewable.
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Is a plastic water bottle non renewable?
Yes because it's made of plastic, which comes from non-renewable resources.
Is plastic a renewable or a non-renewable resource?
Plastic is a petroleum product, and as such, is nonrenewable even though it is recyclable.
Are non renewable sources used to make plastic?
Yes, most plastic is made from non-renewable fossil fuel oil and petroleum.Some plastics are beginning to be made from renewable vegetable oils, which means they are bio-degradable.
What non-renewable ingredient is plastic made from normally?
Crude oil
What does non renewable means?
Non-renewable energy source means that the source will eventually run out and is not renewable.
What renewable and non renewable?
Renewable - unlimited source Non renewable - limited resource
Is aquamarine a non renewable source?
yes; aquamarine gems are a non renewable source.
Is air a renewable or non renewable source?
renewable
Are diamonds a non renewable source?
Diamonds are non-renewable.
What does non-renewable energy souce means?
Non-renewable energy source means that the source will eventually run out and is not renewable.
Is sugar cane a renewable or non -renewable source of energy?
It is A renewable source of energy.
Is coal a renewable or a non-renewable source of energy?
Coal is a non-renewable resource.
