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RECYCLING
By
Sharad Raj Sharma
Plastic
Plastics are synthetic solid materials used for the
Types of Plastic
A thermoset solidifies or sets irreversibly when
Effect on Animals
Marine Debris: It is created by the waste dumped by
Effect on Humans
The noxious substances emitted during production of
Effect on Environment
Air pollution :Burning plastic emits toxic fumes
Plastic Recycling
Plastic recycling is the process of recovering scrap or
Processes of recycling
Thermal Depolymerization: involves the conversion
plastics.
These include heavier containers that hold laundry
detergents and bleaches as well as milk, shampoo and
motor oil.
Plastic labeled with the number 2 is often recycled
into toys, piping, plastic lumber and rope.
numbered 3
It includes shampoo bottles, cooking oil bottles etc
Commonly used in plastic pipes, shower curtains,
medical tubing, vinyl dashboards, electric cord wraps.
Polypropylene (PP)
Number 5 includes polypropylene containers which is
Polystyrene (PS)
Number 6 goes on polystyrene (Styrofoam) items
References
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1589019
/plastic-pollution
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_pollution
http://environment.about.com/od/earthtalkcolumns/
a/recycleplastics.htm
http://www.banginfo.in/Environment/Plasticpollution
.html