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What is the biggest source of plastic waste?
About 60% of the plastic waste in the ocean comes from the following top 5 countries.
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Total plastic waste polluters.
| Position | Country | Plastic pollution (in 1000 tonnes per year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 8820 |
| 2 | Indonesia | 3220 |
| 3 | Philippines | 1880 |
| 4 | Vietnam | 1830 |
Can we make plastic without oil?
A process is under development for making polyesters which is independent of crude oil, since it uses ethylene as its feedstock. … Ethylene, conveniently, can be made out of natural gas liquids, or even shale gas itself. First, a trimer molecule, containing 6 carbon atoms, is formed from ethylene.
Do all plastic bags carry the same weight without breaking?
There are many types of plastic bags (poly bags), but not all have the same strength capabilities. The type of plastic bag that is the strongest will depend on the way the plastic is made. In fact, different types of poly bags are developed just for their strength properties.