Fantastic Plastic an Optimistic Prospect Introduction A. Background of the study A plastic is a type of synthetic or man-made polymer; similar in many ways to natural resins found in trees and other plants. Webster’s Dictionary defines polymers as: any of various complex organic compounds produced by polymerization‚ capable of being molded‚ extruded‚ cast into various shapes and films‚ or drawn into filaments and then used as textile fibers. Plastics are durable that is why most of
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5/23/2012 Plastic Pollution • History • Quantities • Marine life • Toxicity • Research • Solutions FOR A PRIZE Precautionary Principle (in this context) • When/If an action or choice has the potential to be harmful to ourselves or the environment‚ that action should be avoided. 1955 Life article“Throwaway Living” AMRF How is plastic made? Nurdles Pre-production plastic pellets 1 5/23/2012 Ballona Creek after a rainstorm Why should a disposable product outlast
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An essay on Plastic The issues involving Plastic has been a popular topic amongst scholars for many years. There are many factors which influenced the development of Plastic. Cited by many as the single most important influence on post modern micro eco compartmentalism‚ it is impossible to overestimate its impact on modern thought. Inevitably feelings run deep amongst global commercial enterprises‚ many of whom blame the influence of television. Though I would rather be in bed I will now examine
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Blanket ban on plastic carry bags unlikely January 22‚ 2011 9:58:21 PM M Madhusudan | New Delhi Despite a popular demand for it‚ and Delhi‚ Jammu & Kashmir‚ West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh having already set a precedent‚ India will not have a blanket ban on plastic carry bags. The Environment Ministry has instead proposed putting in place a stricter regulatory regime for plastic manufacturers. If the manufacture of ‘biodegradable’ plastic carry bags is planned to be made mandatory‚
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Plastic money growth in India fastest in Asia Our Banking Bureau / Mumbai December 10‚ 2003 The plastic money culture seems to be spreading fast if the total transaction volumes through cards (both debit and credit) in the country for 2002 is anything to go by. Transaction volumes include both cash withdrawals and purchases made through such cards. Total transaction volumes have rocketed 103 per cent to $4.201 billion (over Rs 19‚400 crore)‚ making India the fastest growing market in Asia
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------------------------------------------------- Say no to plastics — Presentation Transcript * 1. SAY NO TO PLASTICS By Dibakar Bose * Plastics is one of the few new chemical materials which pose environmental problem. Polyethylene‚ polyvinyl chloride‚ polyester is largely used in the manufacture of Plastics Plastics is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semi synthetic organic solid materials suitable for the manufacture of industrial products .Plastics are typically polymers of high molecular
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Plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery is one of the most commonly carried out medical procedures in today’s world. Cosmetic surgery‚ in the old days‚ was left for the repairing of various deformities and reconstruction required during an accident. However‚ today‚ cosmetic surgery is carried out as a whim. Plastic surgery is considered a must by some‚ if one’s nose is too large‚ breasts are either too large or too small or if one has wrinkles or spots on the face. Any person who considers cosmetic surgery
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Delta Plastics‚ Inc. Delta Plastics‚ is a company that designs and manufactures plastic containers for household and kitchen use. The R&D group working for Delta is constantly thinking of new ways to develop‚ design and produce new plastic materials for the company. The new containers that the R&D group is currently working on are designed to be able to be removed from the oven and immediately stored in the refrigerator if necessary‚ with no wait time to cool. The group will be looking to see
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Paper or Plastic? You are at the grocery store checking out and the clerk asks you‚ “paper or plastic?” Which one will you choose? Do you choose paper because you think it is better for the environment‚ or do you choose plastic because its easier to carry? Whatever choice you make is up to you‚ but I hope that after reading this essay you will be more informed about the choice you do make. Paper comes from trees. It starts from logging‚ where trees are marked and cut down. In the logging process
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Plastic Labia Satirical Essay by Devin Linn "Is cosmetic surgery worth it?" Who gives a hooter. I think the real issues people have with cosmetic surgery stem from their own self consciousness and shortcomings‚ or out of anger-laden fear that they themselves may not be what society considers "beautiful" or “perfect”‚ or that other people are buying their beauty‚ thus gaining an unfair advantage. So out of frustration and pseudo-morality‚ people sometimes take stances on things that don’t
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