A common name for polymer – material made of a long string of carbon with other elements A common name for polymer – material made of a long string of carbon with other elements Each string is called a monomer Each string is called a monomer The monomer is made into polymer by reaction process The monomer is made into polymer by reaction process

According to the Society of Plastics Industry (SPI) code

PET (polyethylene terephthalate): plastic soft drink bottles, water bottles, beer bottles, mouthwash bottles and many more PET (polyethylene terephthalate): plastic soft drink bottles, water bottles, beer bottles, mouthwash bottles and many more HDPE (high density polyethylene): milk bottles, detergent bottles, oil bottles, toys, plastic bags, pipes HDPE (high density polyethylene): milk bottles, detergent bottles, oil bottles, toys, plastic bags, pipes PVC (polyvinyl chloride): food wrap, vegetable oil bottles, blister packaging, pipes, finishes PVC (polyvinyl chloride): food wrap, vegetable oil bottles, blister packaging, pipes, finishes

LDPE (low density polyethylene): bread bags, frozen food bags, squeezable bottles, fiber, tote bags, bottles, clothing, furniture, carpet, shrink-wrap, garment bags LDPE (low density polyethylene): bread bags, frozen food bags, squeezable bottles, fiber, tote bags, bottles, clothing, furniture, carpet, shrink-wrap, garment bags PP (polypropylene): margarine and yogurt containers, caps for containers, wrapping to replace cellophane PP (polypropylene): margarine and yogurt containers, caps for containers, wrapping to replace cellophane PS (polystyrene): egg cartons, fast food trays, disposable plastic silverware PS (polystyrene): egg cartons, fast food trays, disposable plastic silverware Other: This code indicates that the item is made with a resin other than the six listed above, or a combination of different resins. Other: This code indicates that the item is made with a resin other than the six listed above, or a combination of different resins.

Properties Unstable material Tendency to shrink Do not transmit vibrations very well (tends to absorb) Indoors, it retains it colour Outdoors, color fastness depends on weather conditions

Properties Flammable Produce heavy toxic smoke in a fire Low water absorption Less elastic than steel and concrete

Energy saving products

Roofing systems made with spray polyurethane foam (SPF) offer durability, energy savings and moisture control. This foam can be used to cover an existing roof, helping to reduce the amount of building materials sent to landfills. Roofing systems made with spray polyurethane foam (SPF) offer durability, energy savings and moisture control. This foam can be used to cover an existing roof, helping to reduce the amount of building materials sent to landfills.

Avery effective insulator. Avery effective insulator. Vinyl is increasingly found in durable, easy- to-clean vinyl wall coverings and requires only half as much energy to manufacture as the same amount of paper wall coverings. Vinyl is increasingly found in durable, easy- to-clean vinyl wall coverings and requires only half as much energy to manufacture as the same amount of paper wall coverings.

Plastics also rival traditional materials for windows and frames. For example, polycarbonate—a material also used in eyeglasses—is used in windows. These lightweight, shatter-resistant plastic products have low thermal conductivity, which can help to reduce heating and cooling costs. Plastics also rival traditional materials for windows and frames. For example, polycarbonate—a material also used in eyeglasses—is used in windows. These lightweight, shatter-resistant plastic products have low thermal conductivity, which can help to reduce heating and cooling costs. Vinyl window frames help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy generation—all the while cutting maintenance time, materials and costs Vinyl window frames help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy generation—all the while cutting maintenance time, materials and costs

Polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipes and fittings, offer excellent fusion integrity for continuous pipeline systems, helping to eliminate potential leak points where water could be wasted. Polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipes and fittings, offer excellent fusion integrity for continuous pipeline systems, helping to eliminate potential leak points where water could be wasted. In residential use, due to its flexibility, lightness, and ease of installation—allowing multiple feed lines throughout a house In residential use, due to its flexibility, lightness, and ease of installation—allowing multiple feed lines throughout a house Rain water down pipe and gutter Rain water down pipe and gutter

Lumber made from recycled plastics or plastic-wood composites can outlast traditional materials, often require less maintenance, and are resistant to peeling, cracking, splintering or fading. Lumber made from recycled plastics or plastic-wood composites can outlast traditional materials, often require less maintenance, and are resistant to peeling, cracking, splintering or fading.