question: What are the main problems associated with using plastic bags? Identify solutions to reduce these problems. Word count: 742 Tutor name: Bird‚ Marianne City University Number: 110065767 Submission Date: 26/10/2011 Plastic bags have been used on a daily basis since 1977 (Williamson‚ 2003) as a means of carrying items such as groceries as they are not only convenient but also cheap. However‚ the over-use of plastic bags has posed significant threats to the environment in recent times
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reasons why plastic pollution has become a problem. How can the problems be solved in the future? 5. Tutor Name: Claire Swanwick 6. Student ID Number: 200939477 7. Date of Submission: 30/11/2012 8. Word count:727 Plastic pollution It is evident that plastic pollution has become a serious problem .More and more people are concerned about how to solve this problem .Using plastic is very normal in human’s life .People use plastic everyday like plastic bottle‚ plastic bag. After people use them‚ people
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There was a long line in the wintery New York streets of 1858. Many wealthy people were waiting for the Magic Broadway to open. Once the doors opened‚ the people filed into their seats. Rows filled in seconds. The chatter turned into whisper‚ then silence. The velvety red curtains opened‚ and then music started. Lights flashed‚ then a group of people dressed in authentically tailored costumes‚ went out to the center of the stage. An elderly woman leaned over to a young man to clarify something
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Fantastic Plastic an Optimistic Prospect Introduction A. Background of the study A plastic is a type of synthetic or man-made polymer; similar in many ways to natural resins found in trees and other plants. Webster’s Dictionary defines polymers as: any of various complex organic compounds produced by polymerization‚ capable of being molded‚ extruded‚ cast into various shapes and films‚ or drawn into filaments and then used as textile fibers. Plastics are durable that is why most of
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holds towards the actual product (in this case the paper bags) in question‚ the extent to which a consumer considers environmental responsibility to be important‚ the extent to which a consumer considers environmental issues to be a threat to her-/himself and the amount of information a consumer receives about the initiative. To test our model we used a quantitative approach and investigated the consumer attitudes towards the initiative no plastic bags at the shopping centre Strömpilen‚ Umeå. We found
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Science Term 1 – Rubber Band Racer – Liam Gist A rubber band racer consists of a corflute base‚ a rear axle with rubber wheels and a front axle with plastic wheels. It is powered by a rubber band that can be wound around the rear axle and when released it propels the racer forwards. When the rubber band is wound around the axle it has elastic potential energy and when this energy is release it is transformed into kinetic energy that rotates the rear axle and wheels propelling the car forwards. As
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Course: Paper or plastic Paper or Plastic? Can we answer the question? Why should we be worried about the kind of bag we use to carry our purchases? We have to make so many decisions when we are shopping that we should not have to be worried about how we will carry our things home. However‚ if you want to help the environment and our society to decrease the wasting of materials and pollutants‚ and as a consequence improve our quality of life‚ you should be concerned about the kind of bag you are
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Chapter 9 The World of Plastics and Polymers Overview • Plastics are all around us – Polymers‚ materials whose molecules consist of long chain of atoms • Natural • Synthetic • Use of material and impact on economy‚ lifestyle‚ and leisure – Word plastic to some carry connotation “cheap” or “tacky” – Synthetic polymers revolutionised modern life • eg plastics become important in automobile industry‚ some new plastics stronger than steel and resist corrosion‚ less dense than structural
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Whenever you walk on the beach do you notice the plastic in the water or on the sand? Do you ever think that something should be done about this? Plastic pollution is something that’s hurting the environment and is growing more and more every year. Plastic pollution is caused by people using the ocean as a trash can. People are careless and would rather litter than throw the pastic bag away or recycle it. Convinenece to people is better for them than the environment. Throughout the years the pollution
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more biodegradable plastic bag using potatoes. b. To apply the value of patience and excellence while performing the project and; c. To find out if potato starch can be a potential replacement for petroleum based plastic. III. Procedures: 1. Wash‚ peel‚ and dice the potato. Then put it in the blender till it blends into an even paste. 2. Now strain with a tea strainer or coffee filter. You can use the starch right away or dry it. 3. To make the plastic you need to add 7
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