It is most likely that you are using a PC, laptop or mobile device to access this site. None of these would exist without plastic in anything like the highly useable form that they have today.

The use of plastics in the manufacturing process, enable the structure of the devices to be shock and damage resistant, waterproof and light, quite apart from many other functions.

The information revolution that is such a vital part of lives now, would never have got off the ground.

The use of plastic has increased dramatically over the last 20 years. Plastic is now a vitally important component in many different industries and business sectors.

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PVC blood bags, surgical appliances, even plastic blood, our health has improved with the help of plastic.

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Plastic helps us travel more efficiently in lighter and more durable, planes, trains and automobiles.

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Reducing waste, saving energy and recycling, just some of the ways plastic is helping us improve the environment.

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Efficient PVC windows, plastic foam insulation and water pipes, plastic helps us build better homes.

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Lighter footballs, waterproofing, moulded shoes, plastic makes it comfortable and fun.

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Preserving food, preventing waste, plastic makes the earth's natural resources go further and last longer.

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PC's, laptops, mobile devices, plastic protects technology and allows us to communicate wherever we happen to be.