Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic materials composed primarily of polymers. Their defining characteristic, plasticity, allows them to be molded, extruded, or pressed into a diverse …

Jan 24, 2026 · plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped, usually by the application of heat and pressure.

Oct 31, 2025 · Plastic products are generally versatile, durable and lightweight. Plastic products are prominent in the construction, transportation, and packaging industries. Plastic innovations …

Sep 8, 2025 · Plastics pose a wide range of hazards for people, ecosystems and the climate. Ninety-nine percent of plastics are made from fossil fuels and generate planet-warming greenhouse gas …

Feb 6, 2026 · This research focuses on three of the leading causes of plastic pollution in the U.S.: plastic packaging from municipal solid waste (MSW)—that is, waste from households and businesses—and …

Feb 24, 2026 · Plastic, Plastic Everywhere We talk to the author of a new book about why the problem is so hard to solve.

Nov 18, 2025 · Plastic coverage from Scientific American, featuring news and articles about advances in the field.

May 28, 2025 · Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, thanks to the overwhelming rise in production of disposable plastic products. Plastic pollution is most visible in...

Jan 29, 2025 · Whether we know it, or like it, our bodies are polluted by tiny fragments of plastic that fail to break down in our earthly environment. What does that mean for our long-term health, and what …

Plastic Engineering Company of Tulsa, Inc. We are a privately-held corporation continuously owned by the same family dating back to our inception in 1945. Since 1970 the company has been located a …