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PLASTIC AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Plastic is a material we use every day. The first plastics were made
more than 100 years ago from parts of plants. Plastics are now made
from oil, coal and natural gas. We are using up these things so fast
that the Earth's supplies may run out. Because of this, scientists are
investigating new ideas for making plastics from plants such as sweet
potato, bamboo and flax.
Things made from plastic can be useful for people but bad for the
planet. Some plastics can last for a long time without wearing out,
and can be difficult to get rid of when they are not needed. They can
remain in rubbish dumps called landfill sites for hundreds of years.
Landfills can be smelly, ugly, and harmful to our planet.
Recycling is a good way to get rid of unwanted plastics. Recycled
waste materials can be used again to make new products. This can
be difficult as different types of plastic need to be recycled in
different ways. Some kinds of plastics can be melted down and used
to make new things such as bags and bottles. Others can be made
into fibers (strands of material) for clothing.
Another way to protect the environment is to use canvas bags for
shopping rather than plastic ones.
A lot of plastic objects can also be reused. Plastic bottles can be
refilled many times, rather than throwing them away once they are
empty. Unwanted plastic goods such as CDs and toys can be sold or
given away to charity shops.

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