{"id":13276,"date":"2024-02-14T16:01:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T16:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingsmotorcyclegear.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=13276"},"modified":"2024-03-18T14:08:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T14:08:52","slug":"plastic","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/kingsmotorcyclegear.com\/terms\/plastic\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n  \"@id\": \"https:\/\/kingsmotorcyclegear.com\/terms\/plastic\/#ContentSchema\",\n  \"headline\": \"Plastic\",\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/kingsmotorcyclegear.com\/terms\/plastic\/\",\n\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Person\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/kingsmotorcyclegear.com\/author\/simon-mallinson\",\n    \"name\": \"Simon Mallinson\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/kingsmotorcyclegear.com\/author\/\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/kingsmotorcyclegear.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Simon-Mallinson.webp\",\n    \"jobTitle\": \"Independent Motorcycle Journalist\",\n    \"worksFor\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"Kings Motorcycle Gear\"\n    },\n    \"alumniOf\": {\n      \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n      \"name\": \"Manchester University Indiana\"\n    }\n  },\n\n  \"about\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Plastic\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plastic\"\n    }\n  ],\n\n  \"mentions\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Organic compound\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Organic_compound\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Fossil fuel\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fossil_fuel\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Natural gas\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Natural_gas\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Renewable resource\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Renewable_resource\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Plastic pollution\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plastic_pollution\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Plastics industry\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Plastics_industry\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Chemical industry\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chemical_industry\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Petrochemical\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Petrochemical\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Thermosetting polymer\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Thermosetting_polymer\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Molecular mass\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Molecular_mass\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Polymer banknote\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polymer_banknote\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Ductility\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ductility\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n      \"name\": \"Elastomer\",\n      \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Elastomer\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic: A Versatile Material Shaping Our World<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic, a ubiquitous material in our modern world, has revolutionized industries, transformed daily life, and raised environmental concerns. This synthetic polymer, derived from petrochemicals, exhibits a remarkable range of properties that make it indispensable in various applications. From packaging to construction, healthcare to electronics, plastic&#8217;s versatility and durability have made it a cornerstone of contemporary society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Evolution of Plastic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic&#8217;s history dates back to the mid-19th century when the first synthetic polymer, celluloid, was developed. Since then, the rapid evolution of plastic manufacturing processes has led to the creation of a diverse array of polymers with distinct properties. Today, plastics can be categorized into various types based on their chemical composition and characteristics, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, PET, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications Across Industries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic&#8217;s versatility is evident in its widespread use across industries. 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