Plastic is a material consists of wide range of synthetic or organics that can be moulded into solid object with diverse shapes.
The word PLASTIC is derived from the Greek Word “PLASTIKOS” meaning capable of being shaped or moulded.
Plastics are organic polymers of higher molecular mass.
2. WHAT IS PLASTICS..
• Plastic is a material consists of wide range of
synthetic or organics that can be moulded into
solid object with diverse shapes.
• The word PLASTIC is derived from the Greek
Word “PLASTIKOS” meaning capable of being
shaped or moulded.
• Plastics are organic polymers of higher molecular
mass.
4. Plastics are indestructible compounds ,
even when they are melted, the
compound gas that is given off is very
harmful to our health and environment
and weakens the ozone.
Synthetic Plastics are non-degradable in nature
5. TYPES OF PLASTICS IN DAILY LIFE..
Types of Plastics Uses
Polyester (PES) Fibres, textiles.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Carbonated drinks bottle, Microwavable packaging, plastic films
Polyethylene(PE) Plastic Bags, Plastic bottles.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Detergent bottles, Milk jugs.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plumbing pipes, Shower curtains, Window frames.
Polyvinyl idene Chloride (PVD) Food Packages
6. • INDIA GENERATES 5.6 MILLION METRIC TONS OF PLASTIC WASTE ANNUALLY,
WITH DELHI GENERATING THE MOST OF AT MUNICIPALITY AT 689.5 METRIC
TONS EVERY DAY, ACCORDING TO A REPORT FROM THE CENTRAL POLLUTION
CONTROL BOARD (CPCB).
ABOUT 60 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL — OR 9,205 METRIC TONS PER DAY — IS
RECYCLED.
2005 2015
@ 15% CARG, Consumption of
Plastic Polymers
4.7 Million Tonnes 18.9 Million Tonnes
Employment In Plastic Industry
(Direct+ Indirect)
2.5 Million 9.5 Millions
Plastic Industry's Turnover Rs. 35,000 Crores Rs. 1,33,245 Crores
Export of Plastic Products @
30% CARG
US$ 1900 Millions US $ 10215 Millions
Contribution of Polymers and
Plastic Products to the
Exchequer
Rs. 6200 Crores Rs. 15990 Crores
7. CONCLUSION:
In our daily life , plastic usage is more . It is one of the main reason for the
development of plastic. So we try to reduce the plastic usage.
OUR EARTH will BECOmE GREENY….