ABSTRACT
It is certainly true that plastics left lying around after use do not disappear from view and such post-
consumer waste as foam cups, detergent bottles, and discarded film is a visual annoyance. This is because
plastics are not naturally biodegradable. However, to consider this a detriment is a questionable
argument. Rather, it may well be considered an advantage. This is borne out by the fact that recycling
of plastics materials is now an important field in the plastics industry, not just an activity born under
environmental pressure.
