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This is somewhat more complicated than it might seem. First as most plastics are produced from petroleum or natural gas, which are nonrenewable resources, the plastics are nonrenewable. Second thermoplastics can be melted and recycled, but this is not true of thermoset plastics. But being recyclable does not make thermoplastics renewable.
Only bioplastics (from living things, e.g. vegetable oils) are renewable, because their source chemicals can be grown.
What else can I help you with?
Is a shoe renewable or nonrenewable source?
Leather shoes with rubber or leather soles are renewable so long as cattle and rubber trees still grow. Plastic shoes of varying kinds with plastic soles are not renewable as plastic is made from fossil fuel oil.
Is a chair a nonrenewable or renewable source?
A chair is not considered a renewable or nonrenewable source. It is a man-made product typically made from natural materials like wood or metal, which can be replenished by planting more trees or recycling metal.
Is a Can a renewable or nonrenewable?
A can is nonrenewable because it is made of metal and metal is a nonrenewable resource. But it can be recycled. It doesn't necessarily mean it is renewable. The simple answer is that a can is nonrenewable.
Both renewable and nonrenewable resources are used within our society. How do the uses of nonrenewable resources compare to the uses of renewable resources?
Nonrenewable resources are finite and cannot be easily replenished, leading to depletion. Renewable resources can be replenished naturally and are more sustainable in the long run. However, nonrenewable resources are still heavily relied upon due to their higher energy density and ease of extraction compared to renewable resources.
Could I have pictures of Renewable and Nonrenewable resources?
Yes you may have pictures of renewable and non renewable resources. oil tree concrete
Is plastic a renewable or nonrenewable?
Plastic is a petroleum product, and as such, is nonrenewable even though it is recyclable.
Chair is renewable or nonrenewable how many?
A chair itself isn’t classified as renewable or nonrenewable, but the materials matter. Wood is renewable if sustainably sourced, while plastic or metal parts are usually nonrenewable.
Is plastic a renewable or a non-renewable resource?
Plastic is a petroleum product, and as such, is nonrenewable even though it is recyclable.
Is a table renewable or nonrenewable?
A table is renewable. If it is made out of wood, metal and or even plastic it can often be recycled.
Is spaghetti sauce nonrenewable or renewable?
Depends on the material the spatula is made of. Plastic=nonrenewable, bamboo=renewable.
Are dvd nonrenewable or renewable?
Non, they can be recycled but all plastic is oil-derived.
Are herbs renewable or nonrenewable resource?
Renewable.
What is renewable or nonrenewable?
Nonrenewable.
Is electronic nonrenewable or renewable?
are electronic equipments renewable or nonrenewable
Is gasoline renewable or nonrenewable?
it is nonrenewable
Is propane a renewable or nonrenewable?
nonrenewable
Is smoke renewable or nonrenewable?
Nonrenewable
