What is Plastic?

Originally the word “plastic” means pliable, moldable. Plastic is made of polymers, which are long chains of molecules. The patterns and length of those polymers are what makes plastic so flexible in strength, weight and shape, making it a material very versatile and attractive to manufacturers.

Watch the video to better understand how synthetic plastic is manufactured. While watching the process of making plastic, take a look at the different carbon emission that occur throughout this process (extraction, transport, manufacturing, etc.).