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| Thermoplastics and Thermosets, p. 428 | ||
| Plastic Facts | ||
| This excellent web site contains a thorough discussion of plastics. A glossary and FAQs are included. ( http://www.plasticsresource.com/ ) | ||
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| The ABCs of FRPs | ||
| Here you’ll find a brief, clear explanation of what polymers are and how they’re made. Also included are some useful definitions. ( http://www.acmanet.org/fgmc/abc_frp.htm ) | ||
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| Polymer Recycling, p. 434 | ||
| Plastic Recycling Facts | ||
| For information on living responsibly with plastics, check out “Green Living” on the Main Menu. For specific information on recycling, go to “Plastic Recycling & Beyond” in the Main Menu, then choose “Plastic Recycling.” From there, take a look at “Plastic Recycling Facts,” a useful document with information on how plastics are recycled and made into other products. ( http://www.plasticsresource.com/ ) | ||
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| The Macrogalleria | ||
| “Polymers are all around us, but not many people know what they are.” Go to “Level One: Polymers are Everywhere” to tour a virtual mall and learn about all the polymers you’ll find there. There are a lot of links here—this site is a goldmine of information on polymers! ( http://www.pslc.ws/macrogcss/maindir.html ) | ||
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| Student Information on Plastics | ||
| This web site contains lists of products that are produced by recycling plastics. ( http://www.eastwaste.com/student/default.asp ) | ||
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| Recycling Information | ||
| This site contains guides for recycling at home and in your community. ( http://www.obviously.com/recycle/ ) | ||
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| Using Less | ||
| This website explores reasons why we should reduce our use of materials. ( http://usingless.plasticsresource.com/ ) | ||
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