Comparing Plastics ICT Task
Choose Two plastics (polymers) from the list below:
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Polyethylene (Polythene)
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Acrylic (Perspex)
Polystyrene
Polypropylene
Nylon
Formaldehyde plastics (Bakelite)
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How are the plastics produced?
Compare the properties and uses of the two plastics in a table.
What type of plastic are they? Can they be recycled? Give reasons.
Discuss the effect of plastic usage on the environment.
 Present your information in a word document (2-3 pages).
 Use pictures and diagrams where appropriate.
 Please make sure you reference your sources (website and date accessed).
What does it mean?
Interesting Read: The Seven Classifications of Plastics
http://polymerinnovationblog.com/the-seven-classifications-of-recyclable-plastics-are-they-all-really-recycled/
M Joseph 2013 CHSTS