biodegradable‚ therefore environmentally safe * Surgical applications‚ such as surgical pins/stiches => biodegradable/compatible‚ non-toxic and high tensile strength‚ therefore safe to use in the body * Replacement for petroleum-derived plastics => high tensile strength‚ insoluble in water‚ non-toxic and biodegradable ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTES: * Biopol is a biodegradable material‚ so it has a smaller impact on the environment than other polymers such as polyethylene (i.e. reduces
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breast augmentation‚ liposuction‚ and tummy tucks [1]. As we consider under what circumstances plastic surgery is appropriate for teens‚ it is important to recognize that very few studies have been conducted to examine the risks for teens of these increasingly common procedures. Research is especially needed for the more controversial procedures such as breast implants‚ liposuction‚ and genital plastic surgery. There is no question that reconstructive surgeries can benefit children and youth. Surgical
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reserved. DOI 10.1016/j.mib.2010.02.006 This short review attempts to give a background on the polyhydroxyalkanoates‚ their variety‚ properties‚ versatility‚ applications and limitations. History For more than seventy years petroleum based plastics have been used in a variety of industrial and day-to-day applications owing to their versatility and durability [1‚2]. However‚ they bear negative attributes including recalcitrance to biodegradation [3]‚ toxicity after incineration and massive
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Answer: Plastic was thought to be a boon but it turned out to be a curse. Plastic can be very harmful as it produces harmful gases when it is burned. As it is non bio degradable‚ it is harmful to the soil and takes hundreds of years to degrade or decompose. Plastic is a boon for man but it is a curse for the master. It makes life comfortable for man but life tiring for the environment. Once animals have eaten it and due to choking they die Plastic is very harmful to living things. We
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Humanity has quickly become addicted to plastic. In just over 70 years‚ we’ve gone from a lifestyle with extremely limited uses of plastics to plastic in almost everything. Even your car is about 25 per cent plastic! Plastic has infiltrated our lives because of its unique properties: the fact that it can be freely molded while hot and then retain its shape when cool has allowed industry to come up with an almost infinite range of uses. Also‚ different types of plastic retain different levels of rigidity
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Introduction This report is aimed to give advice to them on decision making and strategy before Zen plastics enter the international market. Note that the market in this report is specially point at Australian market. The selection of suitable product requirements 2.1 Meet customer needs Zen plastics are a manufacturer of molded plastic products for both the consumer and trade market. Know the costumers needs is significant for the company and understand the local customers preference. Choose
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cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed in 2012 alone (Minimally). People are getting plastic surgery for psychological needs. Some people may need it because of low self-esteem‚ depression‚ society‚ and more. People may go to the extreme and may commit suicide because of how people make fun of them; this is where plastic surgery can be a solution. There are many benefits to getting plastic surgery and the safety of these procedures has increased. There are many different types of plastic surgery
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Paper and plastic bags are roughly equal in pros and cons. While they are convenient addictions‚ they both gobble up natural resources and cause significant pollution. Get basic design benefits of a paper and plastic bag with our award-winning replacements - the ACME Bags Workhorse (the plastic bag replacement) and the EarthTote (the paper bag replacement). Same brilliant basic design as their wasteful relatives‚ but designed to be used thousands of times. ISSUE 1: ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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Plastic Bags The passages present a debate about arguments concerning whether or not reusable bags should be put into mandatory use. This is an important debate because of the potential impact that it will have on both the environment and small business owners. The two positions argue whether or not stores should be made to use reusable bags. Both viewpoints have valid claims warranting consideration. For example‚ evidence suggests that reusable bags will be too expensive for small shop owners
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Recovery of Plastic Bottles for Recycling: A Study of Responsible Environmental Behaviour at the University of the West Indies‚ Mona Campus‚ Kingston‚ Jamaica" Background (Recycling versus dumping) • • • • • Recycling is expensive and can be very expensive Dumping is cheap Recycling requires courage and motivation Dumping is natural Recycling requires forward investment‚ make governmental authorities‚ polluters from private and public enterprises upset • Dumping require no
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