Plastic is a material made from crude oil. Nowadays, it is one of the most widely used materials in the world. It is cheap to produce, and it can be made into different kinds of objects very easily.

Plastic can be used to make light yet durable items and structures. Plastic resists moisture better than wood. Plastic consists of incredibly long molecules. 

PE plastic is a type of plastic that does not melt in high temperatures. It is also very durable and can float on water. It is used to make plastic bags and liquid containers. 

PP plastic is a common material in buckets, jars, containers and mats. It also floats on water and can resist heat very well. However, it is not quite as durable as PE plastic. 



PE plastic (on the left) and PP plastic (on the right) are used in various containers.

PS plastic is used to create containers and styrofoam. When PS plastic is boiled in water, it will return into a disc-shaped form. PS plastic is not very durable and cannot float on water.

PET plastic is a transparent plastic used mainly in bottles. 


Containers made out of PS plastic (on the left) and PET plastic (on the right).

Vinyl or PVC plastic is harmful when burned. It is used in various places, such as water pipes.

Plastics are harmful to the environment, and they should never be left in nature. The planet's oceans are already full of large plastic reefs. This is why the amount of plastic waste must be reduced immediately.


Image on the left: PVC plastic. Image on the right: The amount of plastic waste must be reduced!