Question

Why plastic can be moulded into any shape and size

10. Why plastic can be molded into any shape and size and why is it adviced to avoid the use of plastics as far as possible, also suggest some methods to limit its consumption.

Answer 1

Dear student ,

10. a) Plastics are available in different shapes and sizes because plastic polymer is a thermoplastic polymer.

Thermoplastic polymers can be melted and remoulded into different shapes and sizes.


b) The harmful effects of using plastic are as follows:
Plastic is a non biodegradable substance. It causes land pollution and water pollution.
Burning of plastic also causes air pollution.
Plastic bags when consumed along with food by animals, cause harm to their life.
Plastic bags can cause blocking in sewage line.

Alternative to plastic bags are many such as paper bags, jute bags and other fabric bags which all are biodegradable and cause no harm to the environment.


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