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Plastics Collection (#4)

Plastics, a material that has revolutionized our world in countless ways

Background imagePlastics Collection: Wall on eco-friendly building, built from recycled plastic bottles, The EcoARK, Taipei, Taiwan

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Hand holding horseshoe magnet with suspended paperclip chain over green spoon, side view

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: DuPont and product testing, 1954 C019 / 1286

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0673

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: DuPont products label display, 1940s C018 / 0640

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Plastics factory C017 / 9427

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Plastics factory C017 / 9428

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Coloured beach toys, Broadstairs, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1942

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1944

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Advert for British Industrial Plastic Limited 1943

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Plastic polytunnel for growing market vegetables, Pennsylvania, U. S. A. september

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Plastic bottle breaking down on beach strandline, Bude, Cornwall, England, january

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Plastic spray bottle floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Flytipping of furniture and plastic rubbish in rural area, Northern Spain, july

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Oiled plastic container on beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, july

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Fish Room Cleaner plastic container floating in sea, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorest

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Plastic and glass bottles, plastic bag, disposable barbeque and bong, litter on sandy beach

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Toothpaste tube floating in sea, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

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

Background imagePlastics Collection: Recycling waste disposal bins, for cans, plastics and general waste, England, march

Recycling waste disposal bins, for cans, plastics and general waste, England, march

Background imagePlastics Collection: Plastic carrier bag washing up on beach, Studland, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Plastic carrier bag washing up on beach, Studland, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Background imagePlastics Collection: Plastic octopus pot from Mexico, washed up on beach strandline, Bude, Cornwall, England, january

Plastic octopus pot from Mexico, washed up on beach strandline, Bude, Cornwall, England, january

Background imagePlastics Collection: Northern Fulmar (Fulmaris glacialis) stomach contents containing plastic fragments, Cornwall

Northern Fulmar (Fulmaris glacialis) stomach contents containing plastic fragments, Cornwall, England, january

Background imagePlastics Collection: Packaged food

Packaged food in a reuseable shopping bag

Background imagePlastics Collection: Coloured TEM of cress chloroplast growing plastic

Coloured TEM of cress chloroplast growing plastic

Background imagePlastics Collection: Plastic items

Plastic items. Selection of common plastic items, including a ruler and letter stencils

Background imagePlastics Collection: Polymer films, AFM

Polymer films, AFM
Polymer films. Coloured atomic force micrograph (AFM) of a multi-layer thin polymer film. The outer layers (granulated) are polyethylene

Background imagePlastics Collection: Bisphenol A organic pollutant

Bisphenol A organic pollutant
Bisphenol A, molecular model. This chemical is used in the plastics industry, both as an antioxidant and as a component of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics

Background imagePlastics Collection: Bisphenol A organic pollutant molecule

Bisphenol A organic pollutant molecule
Bisphenol A, molecular model. This chemical is used in the plastics industry, both as an antioxidant and as a component of epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastics

Background imagePlastics Collection: Airship of Europa

Airship of Europa
On Europa, Jupiters fourth largest moon, the science of plastics is advanced to its ultimate in this light and transparent airship

Background imagePlastics Collection: Great Blue Heron with a plastic drink holder caught around its neck. (rr)

Great Blue Heron with a plastic drink holder caught around its neck. (rr)
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imagePlastics Collection: Plastic debris trapped in riverside branches, Afon Rhymney, Machen, Wales

Plastic debris trapped in riverside branches, Afon Rhymney, Machen, Wales
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Background imagePlastics Collection: Litter washed up on Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire (rr)

Litter washed up on Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire (rr)
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock




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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.