Plastics have become a necessary addition to our modern lives. They are present in our homes, our classrooms, and our modes of transportation; plastics make life easier and more convenient. As beneficial as they can be, the creation and use of plastics also has some negative consequences. "Plastics: Problems and Solutions" explains the chemistry of plastics and brings to light some of the ways they have become a hindrance as well as a help. Students will learn about the impact plastics have on our environment, and what we're doing to solve the problems of disposal and recycling.

Originally released by TMW Media Group, 2008. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 08, 2015.

Plastics in Everyday Life (5:11); --Recycling Plastics (3:06); -- Uses of Recycled Plastics (3:09); -- Plastics Research (2:42); .