Seeker+'s video: Can We Ever Really Get Rid Of Plastic

Episode 2 of 3 Check us out on Soundcloud! https://soundcloud.com/dnewsplus Please Subscribe! http://bit.ly/28iQhYC Discovery GO - http://smart.link/57ae195b47796 Science GO - http://smart.link/57ae1a34dd168 What exactly does that number labeled on the bottom of plastic containers mean? And can plastic ever actually broken down completely? + + + + + + + + Previous Episode: How A Crazy Laboratory Accident Helped Create Plastic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ML0PN_zvML8 + + + + + + + + The Different Types Of Plastics And Their Classifications: https://www.qualitylogoproducts.com/lib/different-types-of-plastic.htm "Plastic is an essential component of numerous consumer products, including water bottles and product containers. However, not every kind of plastic is the same." ECO-CYCLE'S POCKET GUIDE TO PLASTICS: http://www.ecocycle.org/files/pdfs/pocket_guide_singleprint.pdf "AVOIDING PLASTIC BEATS RECYCLING PLASTIC! While a number of plastics are now recyclable, Eco-Cycle encourages you to avoid plastic and single-use packaging as much as possible-in the past 45 years, it's increased more than 10,000%!" Now Accepting # 1 - 7 Plastic Bottles, Tubs and Jars in your Curbside Recycling Bin!: http://www.ecocycle.org/plastics-recycling "After 20 years of having to answer with a disappointing "no," Eco-Cycle will finally answer 'yes' to one of our longest-standing, most frequently-asked questions: 'Can I recycle my yogurt and dairy tubs at the curb?' Yes." The Numbers On Plastic Bottles: What Do Plastic Recycling Symbols Mean?: http://naturalsociety.com/recycling-symbols-numbers-plastic-bottles-meaning/ "Have you ever wondered what the numbers, or recycling symbols mean at the bottom of plastic bottles and containers? Did you know that, while the use of all plastics should be limited if at all possible, some are safer than others?" Recycling Plastic: http://www.all-recycling-facts.com/recycling-plastic.html "Among recyclable products, plastic recycling has got to be the easiest, and most important, since it doesn't degrade like organic materials." Why All Plastic Containers Can't be Recycled: http://ecoramblings.com/why-all-plastic-containers-cant-be-recycled/ "If a container has a recycling symbol on the bottom, doesn't that mean it's recyclable? No. Believe it or not, the recycling symbol on the bottom of plastic containers has nothing to do with if the container is recyclable or not." Greenopedia: http://greenopedia.com/plastic-recycling-codes/ "Check your city's website to see which plastics they accept and which go into the regular trash. If you can't find the information you need, follow the below Yes/No rules and put "Maybes" in the trash." Time it takes for garbage to decompose in the environment: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/coastal/trash/documents/marine_debris.pdf "Glass Bottle.......................... 1 million years Monofilament Fishing Line... 600 years" Biodegradable Plastic: Its Promises and Consequences: http://dujs.dartmouth.edu/2013/03/biodegradable-plastic-its-promises-and-consequences/ #.V-GxcZMrJTb "Living 'green' has become a popular trend in the last twenty years, and reducing oil consumption remains an important goal for the sustainably-minded today." Bioplastics and biodegradable plastics: http://www.explainthatstuff.com/bioplastics.html "From cars to food wrap and from planes to pens, you can make anything and everything from plastics-unquestionably the world's most versatile materials. But there's a snag." + + + + + + + + DNews Plus is built for enthusiastic science fans seeking out comprehensive conversations on the geeky topics they love. Host Trace Dominguez digs beyond the usual scope to deliver details, developments and opinions on advanced topics like AI, string theory and Mars exploration. DNews Plus is also offered as an audio podcast on Soundcloud. + + + + + + + + Trace Dominguez on Twitter https://twitter.com/TraceDominguez DNews on Facebook https://facebook.com/discoverynews DNews on Twitter http://twitter.com/DNews + + + + + + + +