What Are the Effects of Plastic on Our Environment?

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This discussion explores the effects of plastic on the environment through a series of survey questions regarding chemical reactions occurring in households and the hypothetical implications of a world without plastic. Participants mention common reactions such as baking and oxidation, while speculating on the societal and technological advancements that may have occurred without the invention of plastic. The conversation highlights the dual nature of plastic's impact, suggesting both benefits and drawbacks in modern life.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic chemical reactions, such as oxidation and combustion.
  • Familiarity with the properties and uses of plastic materials.
  • Knowledge of environmental science concepts related to pollution and sustainability.
  • Awareness of historical advancements in materials science.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the environmental impact of plastic waste management techniques.
  • Explore alternatives to plastic in packaging and medical applications.
  • Investigate the role of chemical reactions in everyday cooking and their environmental implications.
  • Study the historical context of material science advancements prior to the invention of plastic.
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Students, environmental scientists, and anyone interested in the implications of plastic use and its alternatives in modern society.

mikki2072005
hi I have a school assighnment where I hace to ask other people questions about what I'm doing in my course right now so here it is.

I know this has nothing to do with physics or math but my question's are...

What kind of a chemical reaction happens in your house on regular basis?

What do you think the world would be like if we never invented plastic?

I hope you enjoyed the questions and have fun answering them thanks.:smile:
 
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Malliard reaction.
 
Since this is more of a survey for completing your assignment rather than a request for homework help, I've moved this thread to General Discussion where it's more likely to get a wider range of responses.
 
mikki2072005 said:
What kind of a chemical reaction happens in your house on regular basis?

What do you think the world would be like if we never invented plastic?

The first:

In my house, baking, in my sisters house, burning.

The second:

Much less plasticky.
 
mikki2072005 said:
What kind of a chemical reaction happens in your house on regular basis?
Oxidation.

What do you think the world would be like if we never invented plastic?
Who knows? I don't think it would be right to just think "oh crap, half the stuff sitting in front of me is gone, what will IV bags and plastic wrap be made of? We might be much less advanced, we might have a substitute for every place plastic would be, or we might even be more advanced because we didn't put so much effort into inventing plastic!
 
C_6 H_{10} O_5 + 6O_2 => 6CO_2 + 5H_2 O

(burning wood)
 

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