Summary

Plastic is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials used in a huge, and growing, range of applications. Everywhere you look you will find plastics.

Plastics are derived from organic products. The materials used in the production of plastics are natural products such as cellulose, coal, natural gas, salt and, of course, crude oil.

Manufacturers follow a coding system and place a number, or SPI code, on each plastic product, usually molded into the bottom. This guide provides a basic outline of the different plastic types associated with each code number.

Landfill environments are filled with specific microbes and enzymes adapted to break down trash, landfills have been the standard solution for solid waste disposal for years.

he environmental impacts resulting from the accumulation of plastic waste are huge and increasing. Plastic debris affects wildlife, human health, and the environment. People need to cut down on plastic use.