plastic boon or a curse
Plastic - A Boon or A Bane
Plastic - A Boon or A Bane Extensions of knowledge do not always enlarge our capacity for control. This holds true for our relation to nature, some of whose phenomena are alterable byman while others are not. Despite all increase in our information about heavenly phenomena,some lie entirely beyond human influence. For instance a geologist studies the nature of theearthquakes but he cannot cause or prevent this occurrence. In some cases, we are ourselves thedeterminants of nature, since the use we make of natural forces produces the result we havecaused. One such recent matter is the use of plastic. The term "plastics" covers a range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic condensation or polymerization products that can be moldedor extruded into objects or films or fibers. They consist of long chains of polymers. Their nameis derived from the fact that in their semi-liquid state.....Extensions of knowledge do not always enlarge our capacity for control. This holds true for our relation to nature, some of whose phenomena are alterable by man while others are not.Despite all increase in our information about heavenly phenomena, some lie entirely beyondhuman influence. For instance a geologist studies the nature of the earthquakes but he cannotcause or prevent this occurrence. In some cases, we are ourselves the determinants of nature,since the use we make of natural forces produces the result we have caused. One such recentmatter is the use of plastic. The term "plastics" covers a range of synthetic or semi-syntheticorganic condensation or polymerization products that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or fibers. They consist of long chains of polymers. Their name is derived from the fact thatin their semi-liquid state they are malleable, or have the property of plasticity. Plastics varyimmensely in heat tolerance, hardness, and resiliency. Combined with this adaptability, thegeneral uniformity of composition and lightness of plastics ensures their use in almost allindustrial applications today Today plastics have replaced metals, natural fibres and hides, paper wood and stone and glass ceramics. Manufacturers use these plastics to make their productsstronger, lighter, inexpensive and durable.