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Grade 8: Plastics

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Plastics 101

Bricks from Plastic Waste

Article about how an Indian student who created bricks from plastic waste

 

 

What are Single Use Plastics?

"Here’s everything you need to know about the most ubiquitous (and avoidable) kind of plastic waste: the kind made to be tossed in mere minutes."

Documentary: Life without Plastics

Documentary video: Seaspiracy

Adidas turns Plastic Waste into Sneakers

The New Bioplastics

New York times article about the future of bioplastics (non-subscribers can access 10 NYT articles for free each month) 

Plastics and Climate Change

Article about the link between fossil fuels, single-use plastics, and climate change

How Plastic Changed the World

Infographic: How is Plastic Recycled?

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Video: Recycling Plastics

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Documentary video: Drowning in Plastics

Green Light for Degradable Bread Bags

Read about new biodegradable bread bags!

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Bioplastics

New York times article about the usability of bioplastics (non-subscribers can access 10 NYT articles for free each month) 

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Documentary Video: Plastic Planet

Plastic Pollution

Read about how plastic production has changed over time

China to Ban Plastic Bags

Article about how China plans to ban plastic bags and other single-use plastic items

Video: What really happens to plastic when you throw it away?

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Infographic: A guide to household plastics

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Nestle Commitment to Recycling Plastics

Read about Nestle's plan to switch to more sustainable packaging

The Trutth about Bioplastics

Bioplastics are often touted as being eco-friendly, but do they live up to the hype?