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  2. Conservation and restoration of plastic objects - Wikipedia

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    The process of conservation and restoration of plastics requires an understanding of chemical composition of the material and an appreciation for the possible methods of restoration and their limitations, as well as development of a post-treatment preventive care plan for the object.

  3. Are black plastic spatulas really that bad? Your exposure to ...

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    The study, which was published in the journal Chemosphere, detailed how high levels of these flame retardants were found in kitchen utensils, food containers, trays used to hold meat and even toys ...

  4. The Dirty Secret of Alternative Plastics - AOL

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    The technology exists to make a fully compostable, fully plant-based plastic product, but it is far more expensive than conventional plastics, and does not always work as well, especially if it is ...

  5. Plastic pollution - Wikipedia

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    The presence of plastic in the environment hurt ecosystems and human health and pose a threat to food safety. [91] Chlorinated plastic can release harmful chemicals into the surrounding soil, which can then seep into groundwater or other surrounding water sources and also the ecosystem of the world. [92]

  6. Polymer degradation - Wikipedia

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    Polymer degradation is the reduction in the physical properties of a polymer, such as strength, caused by changes in its chemical composition.Polymers and particularly plastics are subject to degradation at all stages of their product life cycle, including during their initial processing, use, disposal into the environment and recycling. [1]

  7. New Study Finds 'High Levels' of Plastic Chemicals In Many ...

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    Consumer Reports recently tested 85 grocery and fast-food items for plastic chemicals that have been linked to health issues in humans. The nonprofit watchdog organization ended up discovering the ...

  8. Which foods have the most plastics? You may be surprised - AOL

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    · Try to avoid eating anything that has been stored in a plastic container. Look for food stored in glass, enamel or foil. · Wear clothing made from natural fabrics and buy consumer products ...

  9. Plastic recycling - Wikipedia

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    Plastic recycling is the processing of plastic waste into other products. [1] [2] [3] Recycling can reduce dependence on landfill, conserve resources and protect the environment from plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. [4] [5] Recycling rates lag behind those of other recoverable materials, such as aluminium, glass and paper.