What Are The Importance Of Plastics

INTRODUCTION
Plastics have revolutionized the industrial world and there is no area of manufacturing which is untouched by plastics. The term was derived from the Greek ‘plastikos’, which means “perfect for molding.” Plastics are used for manufacturing items such as automobiles, aircrafts, medical supplies, electronics etc. It is likely that much of what we have today would not be possible without plastics. The use of plastics has steadily increased over the years due to their flexibility, low cost and durability as compared to other materials with similar use. Convenience and cost factors have made it the most preferred material of choice. In recent years, its impact on environment is slowly putting a brake on its continued use because it

How did plastics has become the choice for so many applications? The simple answer is that plastics play an important part in our life. Plastics are widely used in almost everything. It is the material that can provide the things consumers want and need. It has the capability to be manufactured to meet all the basic needs for users and can probably satisfy our needs. Another aspect of using too much plastic equipment in our life is its light weight. The weight of plastic equipment is very less as compared to other materials.
6.3 REASONS TO DEAL WITH THE PLASTIC WASTE:
Now, the main discussion is how we deal with plastic waste? Most of the people burn the trash which creates a big problem. Are we burning the waste which carries plastic, in a proper way? The answer is NO. Plastics DO NOT burn easily. It melts and bubbles and releases too much toxic gases which have a terrible smell. It could be lethal. Plastics while burning generate toxic pollutants which are extremely harmful for the health. When plastic equipment is burnt, carbon monoxide, furans and dioxins are released into the air.
Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas which causes dizziness, headache, makes the reflexes slow, affects mental function, visual acuity and