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Thermoplastics
Thermosetting
Thermoplastics materials
These are described as plastics that can
be reformed using heat : this plastic has
a memory, it returns to its original flat
shape when re-heated.
ABS a very commonly used plastic can be injection moulded from a powder form.
High impact polystyrene Light but strong plastic, Used for vacuum forming and
(HIPS) available in sheets in a making outer casings and
variety of thicknesses and packaging for products
colours and softens at
about 95 degrees
Polypropylene (PP) Light, hard, flexible but Used for different kinds of
can scratch easily. Durable packaging, chairs,
to wear and has good gadgets, textiles and
resistance to chemicals automotive components
High density Hard, stiff and strong. Able Used for plastic bottles,
polyethylene (HDPE) to be sterilised tubing and household
equipment
Corrugated plastic Lightweight, rigid and Used for sign boards and
weatherproof folders
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Stiff, hard wearing, brittle Used for blister packs,
but can be treated to window frames, records
make it softer and more and clothing
rubbery
Its just another plastic bag!
Are there any problems or issues with using
carrier bags ?
How could this number be reduced? By using shopper bags, how many carrier
bags could we cut down on using in a year?
Shopper
20 plastic bags a week x 52 weeks = 1,040
bags