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| Title: | Plastics – Boon or Bane? |
| Authors: | Aanand, S.
Kathireson, M. |
| Issue Date: | Jun-2010 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| Abstract: | Human
life appears to be inseparable from the world of plastics for the immense
benefits of this versatile, man-made material. A judicious use of this material
is, however, imperative as the non-biodegradability of plastics poses a serious
threat to our environment.Found everywhere in different forms – plates, mugs,
garden hose, cars, fans, children’s toys and in plethora of electronic gadgets
– plastics seem to have inundated our lives with innumerable items on which we
all unconsciously depend most of the time. The word, ‘plastic’ is a household name, derived from the words ‘plasticus’ (Latin)
or ‘plastikos’ (Greek) that simply means, ‘being able to mould’. |
| Page(s): | 46-48 |
| ISSN: | 0036-8512 |
| Source: | SR Vol.47(06) [June 2010]
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