talk about plastic bags and whether they should be banned. As you may know‚ plastic bags are one of the main sources of rubbish that end up polluting our rivers and oceans. In fact‚ the problem has become so immense that a huge island of rubbish containing plastic bags and other items has formed in the middle of the Northern Pacific Ocean. The area polluted by this rubbish is so vast that it covers an area greater than the size of Australia. So should plastic bags be banned? Plastic bags are
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Response to Documentary: “Addicted to Plastic” This documentary enlightened me on how plastic influences our lives. For instance‚ in the beginning of the film the filmmakers mention that they wouldn’t have been able to create to movie if it wasn’t for plastic. Almost everything we use has plastic or plastic residue in it. I believe that it’s going to take a very long time until we can be completely weaned off plastics. I also believe that we will never be able to get rid of plastics in the oceans. The moment the film showed the buildup in our oceans
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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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members of that species available to reproduce. Question #10 When comparing a ban on trans-fat to a ban on cocaine the difference rests in the supply and enforcement of the two. Trans fat is produced and supplied in a regulated and controlled market where as illicit drugs are regulated by a cartel. The two different markets would explain which ban would be easier to enforce. Considering the fact that trans-fat is not produced or sold on the
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Side Effects of Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery‚ like most of medicine‚ was a work in progress for centuries. Now people are paying top dollar to modify their body‚ everything from their face to their stomach to even their buttocks. The question one must consider before making a decision to change physically is‚ are the side effects worth it? Under going plastic surgery can open-doors for bacterial or viral infections‚ allergic reactions from medications to result in unwanted scars‚ irreversible
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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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Plastic Bags affect on the Environment GS104 Intro to Environmental Science In the slide presentation The Danger of Plastic bags really opened my eyes to the amount of damage and the cost of using plastic bags. The damage done from plastic bags is a global concern it affects all aspects of the environment from the land we live on to the sea we travel to the food we eat‚ plastic bags are consuming the world we know. We are consumers and if we are not carful the things we use and take
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What is Plastic Surgery? Just because the name includes the word "plastic" doesn’t mean patients who have this surgery end up with a face full of fake stuff. The name isn’t taken from the synthetic substance but from the Greek word plastikos‚ which means to form or mold (and which gives the material plastic its name as well). 2 Types of Plastic Surgery Plastic surgery is a special type of surgery that can involve both a person’s appearance and ability to function. Plastic surgeons
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1 Causes of Plastic Surgery Mishaps Jill Ayala Eng 101 May 29‚ 2011 Linda O’Connor 2 Plastic surgery has become an obsession in the United States in the past 10 years. More than 13.1 million procedures were performed in 2010 in the United States‚ up 2% from 2009 (American Society of Plastic Surgeons‚ 2010). Today’s society places a great deal of emphasis on physical appearance and people are striving to change their appearance‚ no matter what the cost. More and more people are
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