Plastic may be the most polarizing substance of recent times. It presents a series of incredible benefits that help people every day, but the product can also be one of the most harmful materials on world. It is only modern definitions that presently have the term concern to a variety of polymers.

The plastic’s advantages and disadvantages required constant review as new polymers went into the development process in order to avoid detrimental environmental impacts of plastics.

Here are a few of the advantages and disadvantages of plastics:

 

Advantages of Plastics

• Flexible design language. Plastics are created using various resins. …
• Convenient sterilization.
• Enhanced Ergonomics
• Economically efficient.
• Aesthetic appeal.
• Durability and longevity.
• Extreme versatility and ability to be tailored to meet specific technical needs.
• Lighter weight than competing materials reduces fuel consumption during transportation.
• Good safety and hygiene properties for food packaging.
• Resistance to chemicals, water and impact

 

Disadvantages of Plastics

• Plastics typically come from non-renewable resources.
• The majority of the pollution found in the world’s oceans is plastic.
• Plastic pollution can lead to several economic losses.
• We cannot infinitely recycle plastic products.
• We must spend energy to clean plastics to recycle items.