Function Plastic

Uses
1. Plastic is used as a covering for almost all electrical wires and cords
2. Plastic is easier to fix than metal it is now used to make car bumpers
3. Plastic wrap is used to keep food fresh in the refrigerator
4. Plastic vinyl is used for the siding of houses, because its look and easiness to install & clean
5. Plastic foam is used a insulator for homes, building to save energy consumption
6. Plastic is used to save money in shipping packages
Consequences
1. Plastic is non-biodegradable it could take 100 years to decompose
2. Plastic when burned at landfills it releases toxins in the air
3. Plastics containers have chemicals that get into foods within and when eaten the chemicals transfer into humans causing many health problems
4. Plastic discarded uncheck hurt our animal wildlife