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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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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.
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 air a renewable or non renewable source?
renewable
Is wire renewable or non renewable?
renewable
Is coal a renewable or a non-renewable source of energy?
Coal is a non-renewable resource.
What is the difference between renewable energy and non renewable sources of energy?
renewable source of energy can be regenerated but non-renewable source of energy can not be regenerated.
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.
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 is a kind of energy made by fossil fuels?
A non-renewable source of energy.
