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  2. Polystyrene - Wikipedia

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    CD case made from general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) and high impact polystyrene (HIPS) Disposable polystyrene razor Polystyrene (PS) is used for producing disposable plastic cutlery and dinnerware , CD "jewel" cases , smoke detector housings, license plate frames, plastic model assembly kits, and many other objects where a rigid, economical ...

  3. Phase-out of polystyrene foam - Wikipedia

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    Discarded polystyrene cup on the shore of Lake Michigan. In the late 20th and early 21st century, there has been a global movement towards the phase-out of polystyrene foam as a single use plastic (SUP). Early bans of polystyrene foam intended to eliminate ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), formerly a major component.

  4. Plasticulture - Wikipedia

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    The use of plasticulture in agriculture is growing rapidly, perhaps nowhere more visibly than around Almería in southern Spain. The eastern approaches to Almería, north of the airport, are densely covered, as is a large area further northeast, surrounding the towns of Campohermoso, Los Pipaces and Los Grillos (close to Níjar ).

  5. Plastic - Wikipedia

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    Plastic is often used in agriculture. There is more plastic in the soil than in the oceans. The presence of plastic in the environment hurts ecosystems and human health. [57] Research on the environmental impacts has typically focused on the disposal phase.

  6. Commodity plastics - Wikipedia

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    Demand for plastic resins in Europe during 2017 as a percentage of total plastic demand. [1] A comparison of standard plastics, engineering plastics, and high-performance plastics

  7. Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1275 on Sunday ... - AOL

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    If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle 1275 ahead. Let's start with a few hints.

  8. Plastisphere - Wikipedia

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    Polystyrene (PS) Degradation rates doubled for meal worms with diets that consisted of 10% PS and 90% bran in comparison to meal worms who were exclusively fed PS [63] Enterobacter sp. [19] Polystyrene (PS) Degraded a maximum of 12.4% in 30 days [19] Phanerochaete chrysosporium [19] Polycarbonate: Degraded 5.4% in 12 months [19] Marine ...

  9. Chemical industry - Wikipedia

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    Polystyrene (PS), another large-volume plastic, is used principally for appliances and packaging as well as toys and recreation. The leading human-made fibers include polyester, nylon, polypropylene, and acrylics, with applications including apparel, home furnishings, and other industrial and consumer use.