Social And Ecological Issues

Question 1

Are most polyesters renewable or non renewable ?

Answer 1

Non renewable
However some are plant based- but the majority come from curse oil which cannot be grown as it’s a finite residence

Question 2

Does it require a lot of energy to get polymers ?

Answer 2

Yes tones meaning it is important to consider other materials or reuse plastics

Question 3

What are the two different type of cycles ?

Answer 3

Linear: ending with disposal and waste in landfill

Circular- continuous and incorporate a recycling to ensure materials are reused

Question 4

How do we identify polyethylene terephthalate ?

Answer 4

1

Question 5

How do we identify HDPE?

Answer 5

2

Question 6

How do we identify polyvinyl chloride ( PVC)

Answer 6

3

Question 7

How do we identify low density Polythene ( LDPE)

Answer 7

4

Question 8

How do we idenitfy polypropylene (PP)

Answer 8

5

Question 9

How do we identify polystyrene (PS)

Answer 9

6

Question 10

What is number 7 identification code ?

Answer 10

Acrylic and poly lactic acid ( PLA)!