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Though much is discussed about the disadvantages
of using plastics, plastics have a lot of advantages to their credits,
which are not brought to light. Benefits gained by using plastics
can be broadly categorized under three heads:
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General Benefits |
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Environmental benefits |
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Packaging benefits |
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General
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With the present day life experiencing sophistication
in every domain of itself, convenience and cost effectiveness
have turned about to be the key parameters for success of
a product in the commercial market. Plastic products reign
the market today owing to its ability to satisfy the above-mentioned
requirements.
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The
benefits of using plastics include: |
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Easy to use and clean |
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Break-resistant and shatterproof |
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Fits every season and every reason |
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Free from chemical processes like rusting |
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Durability and Light weight |
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Availability
in various sizes and shapes to suit various needs |
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Environmental
benefits due to Plastics |
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The
usage of plastics has proved to be beneficial in terms of conservation
of environmental resources. |
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The usage of plastics in construction and
household articles conserves energy and dramatically reduces
emissions of greenhouse gases
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Manufacturing of plastics requires less
raw material, energy and the waste generated during the manufacturing
process is very less
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Reusability of plastics reduces the trash disposal costs and
extends landfill capacity |
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With the usage of plastics, cutting of trees
for supplying raw materials to industries can be minimized
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Plastics
Packaging benefits |
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Packaging plays an important role in determining
the quality of the product. Products with excellent qualities,
when not packed properly for transportation and storage loose
their grade. Plastic Packaging meets all the requirements
of a perfect packaging system.
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In food processing industry plastic packaging
helps to protect food products against contamination and retain
desired temperatures longer.
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In Automobile sector, many industries prefer
to receive their supplies and ship their products in reusable
plastic shipping containers (RPSC's) rather than single use
corrugated boxes
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Returnable containers are also used in meat packaging industries. |
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Plastic packaging provides the ultimate
protection in packaging office machines, entertainment units,
computer components and other delicate products.
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The ability to withstand the stresses during
transportation and the capability to protect the particles
from foreign agents like dust and germs has made plastic the
ultimate packing agents for all kind of particles.
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