Plastics Collection (#3)

Picture No. 12479504
Jellyfishes and plastic bag driffting. For us, Date:

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

Picture No. 12479498
Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

Picture No. 12479492
Concept image to illustrate marine micoplastic Date:

Picture No. 12479490
Marine fish larvae eat microplastics. Small pieces Date:

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Marine fish larvae eat microplastics. Small pieces Date:

Picture No. 12479378
Woman's hand showing small pieces of plastic Date:

Picture No. 12479373
Titan triggerfish, Balistoides viridescens, eating Date:

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Titan triggerfish, Balistoides viridescens, eating Date:

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) trapped in fishing net, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, May, Third Place in the third National Contest Visions of our nature organised by Mexicos National

Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) swimming with discarded fishing net, Dominica

Hoffmanns Two-toed sloths (Choloepus hoffmanni) two orphan babies in Aviarios Sloth Sanctuary, Costa Rica

Toothbrush with toothpaste in front of a toothbrush tumbler with mouthwash

Colorful fishing traps and motorboats along the beach, Elvas, Alentejo Region, Portugal
Small motorboats moored along the beach with colorful fishing traps piled on the shore with whitewashed buildings in the background; Elvas, Portalegre District, Alentejo Region, Portugal

Apricot, plums and peaches in plastic cups, Wachau, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Advert for Lightning plastics zipps 1938
An advertisement for Lightning plastics zipps, made in contrasting colours for a brief flexible line. 1938

Plastic fabric

Toothbrushes in a toothbrush tumbler

Young male pug on a garden chair

Plastic debris washed up on beach strandline, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, April

Farm rubbish, plastic cover crop waste, left at field edge

Micro plastics in pool, tiny nurdles and plastic debris in rockpool, Gower Peninsula, West Glamorgan, Wales, March

Toxic drum washed up on beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, November

Plastic rubbish washed up on beach strandline, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, January

Nurdles, plastic pellets and other broken down plastic debris in shallow pool on beach, Bude, Cornwall, England, November

Wall on eco-friendly building, built from recycled plastic bottles, The EcoARK, Taipei, Taiwan, April

Hand holding horseshoe magnet with suspended paperclip chain over green spoon, side view

DuPont and product testing, 1954 C019 / 1286
DuPont and product testing. Front cover artwork for the DuPont Magzine issue of February-March 1954. The artwork was drawn for that issues lead story On trial for its life

Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0673
Nylon production. Factory worker directing nylon flakes from a hose into hoppers at a DuPont Companys factory for shipment to the companys plastics plants

DuPont products label display, 1940s C018 / 0640
DuPont labels display. Woman adjusting a display of product labels used in the 1940s by the DuPont Company (founded in 1802). DuPont had primarily been a manufacturer of explosives

Plastics factory C017 / 9427
Plastics factory. Manufacturing polyethylene film at the JSC Uraltermoplast plant, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia

Plastics factory C017 / 9428
Plastics factory. Workers on the secondary coloured plastic sorting line at the JSC Uraltermoplast plant, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia

Coloured beach toys, Broadstairs, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1942
Shush - secret session for advancd thinkers. Post-war planners have been told - sometimes rudely - that we ve got to win the war first. We agree - absolutely

Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1944
Don t imagine that all you ll need is a moulding press and some moulding powder and you ll by ready for the competition. The plastic moulding business is probably already overcrowded by peace-time

Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1943
What are Plastics ? One might a well ask What are metals ? - for Plastics are becoming as numerous and varied as the older raw materials

Plastic polytunnel for growing market vegetables, Pennsylvania, U. S. A. september
Plastic polytunnel for growing market vegetables, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. september

Plastic bottle breaking down on beach strandline, Bude, Cornwall, England, january

Plastic spray bottle floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Flytipping of furniture and plastic rubbish in rural area, Northern Spain, july

Oiled plastic container on beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, july

Fish Room Cleaner plastic container floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorest, England, september

Plastic and glass bottles, plastic bag, disposable barbeque and bong, litter on sandy beach, Studland, Dorset, England, may

Toothpaste tube floating in sea, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

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Plastics, a material that has revolutionized our world in countless ways. From the convenience of everyday items to the marvels of modern technology, they have become an integral part of our lives. Picture No. 12479494 showcases a Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover, reminding us of how they have transformed even the smallest details in our homes. These durable and stylish additions bring both functionality and aesthetic appeal. However, Picture No. 12479493 paints a different picture - strandline plastic litter scattered along Freshwater West in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This serves as a stark reminder of the environmental impact caused by improper disposal and excessive use of plastics. On Carnaby Street in London, Picture No. 12479496 captures the festive spirit with Christmas lights illuminating the iconic street. Amongst these dazzling displays are undoubtedly numerous plastic decorations, highlighting their versatility for creating eye-catching designs. But let's not forget about sustainability. Picture No. 12479372 draws attention to eco-friendly alternatives such as biodegradable or compostable plastics that aim to reduce waste accumulation without compromising functionality. In contrast, Picture No. 12479497 shows plastic bottles polluting pristine waters – a pressing issue demanding immediate action towards responsible consumption and recycling habits. Amidst this complex relationship with plastics lies innovation and progress captured in Pictures No. 12479495 & 12479377: cutting-edge technologies utilizing advanced polymers for medical devices or aerospace engineering purposes – pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Yet we must remain vigilant against pollution; Picture No. 12479374 depicts marine life entangled amidst discarded fishing nets made from synthetic materials like nylon – urging us to address oceanic debris threatening ecosystems worldwide. Plastics continue to shape our world profoundly; they offer convenience but also pose significant challenges when it comes to waste management and environmental preservation efforts. Let us embrace sustainable practices while appreciating the immense contributions they have made to our modern lives.