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Plastics are synthetic polymers. There are hundreds of different varieties of plastic made from different starting materials, with different properties and niche uses. The varieties of different plastics are further expanded by different production methods, meaning that the same polymer can produce a range of different plastics. This includes high density polyethylene, which is the…

It is hard to believe that the first plastics were invented less than two hundred years ago. Since then, plastic has spread to incorporate all industries world wide, and this has improved and sustained industries whilst creating opportunities. Historic innovations in plastics allowed medicines to be stored safely and fresh produce to survive much longer on…

Plastics are so present in modern life it can be difficult for people to imagine a world without them. The invention of various plastics made it possible to protect products up until their time of use, greatly increasing storage times and reducing the waste of fresh produce. Innovation in the plastics industry is ongoing and…

Building momentum towards banning single plastic products such as straws and plastic bags is encouraging to see. The use of single-use plastics has skyrocketed over the past couple of decades and our ability to recycle these plastics at scale is still poor. However, getting rid of plastics entirely is highly unlikely and may not be…