Plastic truly is an amazing material. Its strong, lightweight, weather-resistant qualities are ideal for so many applications. Take a moment to glance around you. Chances are there are many items within your reach that have a lightweight, durable plastic component!
Find out about the history of plastic and some of its very helpful uses.
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