Tag: oil
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How are plastics made?
Plastics are made through a process that starts with raw materials and involves chemical reactions to create the materials we use every day: 1. Raw Material Extraction: 2. Creating the Building Blocks (Monomers): 3. Polymerization – Building Long Chains (Polymers): 4. Shaping and Processing: 5. Adding Special Ingredients: 6. Producing Everyday Items: Sustainability and Concerns:…