Plastic comes in many forms and can be found in just about everything we buy. It is formed from a waste product of making oil. It is a versatile and long-lasting product. For many years it was a primary choice for packing, molding and segregating harmful or non-useful components. In developed countries, like the United Stated, 1.3 million tons of plastic bags are used each year alone. Every year 12.3 million tons of plastic are in use worldwide and rising. Its uses are dynamic because of its durability and low cost of production. The problem with plastic is that it takes many decades to degrade and become organic material. It is taking up value space in our landfills and chokes rivers and streams. Another problem with plastic is that while the components breakdown, they release carbon particles into the environment.
