To find out which plastics can be recycled in your area, contact local recycling centers and check their websites for a list of recyclable plastics. Use the resin identification code found on the bottom of plastic products to identify the type of plastic and ask if it can be recycled. There are seven types of […]
Plastics are made from petrochemical monomers extracted from crude oil or natural gas, which are polymerized to form thermosets or thermoplastics. The molding process involves superheating and pressurizing the monomer soup to ensure a solid, uniform product. Plastic’s disadvantage is its environmental impact, as it takes many years to biodegrade and only 5% is currently […]
Plastics engineers develop new plastics for various industries. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, supervised experience, and licensing exams are required. High school students can prepare by taking advanced courses. Mechanical and chemical engineering graduates are preferred. After earning a degree, one can take licensing exams and start as an assistant. Four years of experience are […]
Plastics engineers develop, test, research, and troubleshoot plastics for various industries, using their knowledge of chemistry and physics. They create new plastic products and test their sustainability, analyze academic research, and solve problems using critical thinking skills. A plastics engineer specializes in plastics, the semi-liquid chemical polymers used every day. This job requires a firm […]
