The impact of the plastic industry on the environment is due to the huge amounts of plastic used and dumped in nature annually, as it takes hundreds of years for plastic to decompose in the environment, causing a large accumulation of these materials. Plastics thrown into the environment lead to pollution of water bodies and agricultural lands and pose a danger to marine organisms and wildlife.
Plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is one of the most harmful types of pollution on the environment, as the breakdown of plastic releases toxic chemicals that negatively affect marine life, birds, and animals. The problem of plastic pollution is exacerbated by the difficulty of completely decomposing plastic, which means its continued accumulation in the environment and its negative impact on animals and humans alike.
Innovations and developments in the plastics industry
Innovations and developments in the plastics industry are a vital part of modern technological development, as researchers and engineers specializing in this field seek to invent new types of plastic that are stronger and more flexible, and have less impact on the environment. The industry has seen developments in biodegradable plastics which can decompose naturally after use, reducing plastic waste. In addition, there are innovations in manufacturing plastics in more efficient and economical ways, lowering costs and reducing harmful emissions during the manufacturing process.
Plastic manufacturing technology
Plastic manufacturing technology relies on the use of raw materials such as petroleum, natural gas, and coal. These raw materials are converted into various plastic polymers using complex technology that includes polymerization, shaping and manufacturing. Plastic is shaped according to the end use and its physical and mechanical properties can be controlled during the manufacturing process. Plastics manufacturing technology is constantly evolving with the development of chemical and plastics engineering, which contributes to improving the performance of plastic products and providing new technologies for their manufacturing.
