1. Construction of Buildings
With recent innovations, plastics are part of construction projects because of their versatility and lightweight. They are also cost-effective and resistant to corrosion, making them economically beneficial.
2. The making of electronic appliances
Due to the affordability and lightweight quality, plastics make of televisions, mobile phones as well as other electrical appliances we use in our day to day lives.
3. in the transport industry
In the designing and production of planes cars and other travelling vessels, plastics have been useful in the making of cheaper and lighter automobiles hence cutting on the production cost as well as the cost of maintenance. Notably, plastic has been used in panelling, covering, and enclosure of surfaces. This has, in turn, led to increased efficiency and safety in the transport industry.
4. comes handy in packaging
In the packaging of goods, plastics reduce the weight of a load while still maintaining protection and preservation. This helps in lower the energy and fuel required in transporting goods.
5. Making of safe sports gear
Plastic makes sports equipment and safety gear, which include goggles, mouth guards, helmets, as well as knee guards. This affordable mater helps reduce cases of injury during games.
6. Food Packaging
Soft drink bottles, water bottles, and many other products meant for consumption come packed in plastic packages. They are from a polymer known as low-density polyethylene.
7. Temporary packaging at home
When using a microwave, there are particular types of plastics with the capacity to withstand the heat, hence suitable to wrap the food before using the microwave.
8. Making of soap containers among other high-density equipment
The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) makes soap containers, vehicle fuel tanks as well as bottle caps. It’s versatile, and there comes in handy in various production processes.
9. Making of clothes
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is highly resistant to damage, making it suitable for making clothes. It makes long g lasting clothes that do not wear out quickly while cleaning.
10. Making of furniture
Since Polyvinyl chloride is easy to mold, it is used in the making of different furniture. This helps produce the desired shape and size of the furniture.
11. Making of flooring materials
Polyvinyl chloride is highly effective in making flooring materials due to its high versatility.
12. Making of medical materials
Due to its lightweight and versatility, Polyvinyl Chloride makes quality medical equipment. This reduces the baggage carried by medical practitioners and makes it easier to disinfect the equipment.
13. Making of vinyl records
About three decades ago back in the 90s up to 2000s, vinyl records were a common way of storing songs. The vinyl records are made of polyvinyl chloride.
14. Making of signage
In the field of advertising, signage is an essential design of conveying information to a particular group. The signage is made using Polyvinyl chloride.
15. Used in cladding
When cladding a house for thermal insulation and improving its appearance, polyvinyl chloride is an excellent material to use. It also helps protect a home from extreme weather conditions.
16. Making of cables
Whether it is the making of electric or data cables, Polyvinyl chloride is an appropriate material to use.
17. Making of pipes
In the making of water or sewage pipes, polyvinyl chloride is a preferred material due to its flexibility and low corrosion levels.
18. Making of drinking cups
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) is suitable in the making of non-reusable drinking cups.
19. Making of packing tapes
The tapes used in the packaging of equipment are made from a type of plastic known as polypropylene (PP).
20. Making of lunch boxes
Polypropylene also makes plastic lunch boxes. Because this polymer is non-toxic, food stored in these lunch boxes is fit for human consumption.
21. Making of playground equipment
Equipment and structures used in the playgrounds such as slides are made of Low-Density Polyethylene.
22. Making of straws
The straws we use to sip our favorite cold drinks are made of polypropylene.
23. Making of kettle
Polypropylene is used in the making of the plastic kettle we see around.
Polypropylene is used in the making of the
24. Making of trays
Plastic trays are made using low-density polyethylene.
25. Making of bags
Laundry bags and bin-bags are made using low-density polyethylene.
26. Modeling
Polypropylene can be used to make models.
27. Making of surgical tools
Polypropylene is considered safe and hence is used in the making of surgical tools.
28. Making of crisp bags
PP is considered the safest of all other plastic materials; hence it is mostly used in the making of crisp bags.
29. Making of synthetic leather
Polyvinyl chloride makes leatherette as well as pleather.
30. Making of poles
Due to the increased pollution and deforestation, polyvinyl chloride is an alternative option of large scale use of poles.
31. Making of hose pipes
Due to its foldability, plastic makes flexible garden hose pipes.
32. Making disposable plates and spoons
When hosting an event attended by a lot of people, you should use plastic plates and spoons as they are cheap and easily disposable.
33. Making of intravenous medical bags
Since plastics increase hygiene in hospitals, intravenous blood, and fluids bags, makes the work of health workers easier as they check and change the specific needs of patients.
34. Making of plastic heart valves
Plastic heart valves help patients lead long and happy lives.
35. Making of plastic joints
With increased technology, hip and knee joints are made from plastics helping patients recover from painful conditions.
36. Making of plastic prosthetics
Prosthetics help amputees lead normal lives by helping them regain the normal functioning of their limbs.
37. Making of pill capsules
Capsules help in packaging the right amount of medicine required by the patient. This helps to reduce cases of underdosing or overdosing.
38. Making of plastic catheters
These help doctors perform simple operations opening blocked blood vessels, thus leading to proper blood flow.
39. Making of artificial corneas
In cases of eye injuries, artificial corneas made of silicone can help restore vision.
40. Making if sight enhancers
Contact lenses, as well as eyeglass frames, are made from plastic.
41. Hearing aids
Affordable model hearing aids are also made of plastic, thus helping patients communicate effectively.
42. Alternative glass
Acrylic makes lightweight glasses that do shatter or break easily. It is an excellent alternative for households with little children. .
43. Greenhouses
Polycarbonate makes of greenhouses as it is foldable regardless of whether it is cold or hot.
44. Folding chairs
HDPE comes in handy in the creation of foldable chairs and plastic bottles. It is flexible and easy to design.
45. Military body armor
Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWP) makes the body armor.
46. Seals and bearings
Hydraulic bearings and seals are made of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene.
47. Making of glass fiber
Polyethylene is most suitable for making glass fiber used in engineering resins due to its chemical resistance.
48. Making of carbon nanotubes
Carbon nanotubes are made using polyethylene.
49. Making of carpets
Polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene are the conventional polymers used in the making of carpets.
50. Making of bleach containers and baby toys
HDPE makes toys and bleach containers because of their stiff quality.
51. Making of plastic diapers
Plastic diapers, yogurt, and Tupperware containers are made using polypropylene.
52. Making of smoke detector casings
Smoke detector casings are made using polystyrene (PS).
53. Making of disposable razors
PS makes disposable razors.
54. Making of DVD and CD cases
Polystyrene is the material that makes DVD and Compact disc cases.
55. Production of baby feeding bottles
Polycarbonate makes baby feeding bottles and water cooler bottles.
56. Production of footwear
The outsoles are created from polyurethane, and the upper part is vinyl.
57. Making of sports equipment
Golf clubs, tennis rackets, and footballs are made nylon and other rubber polymers.
58. Making of round and oblong jugs
HDPE makes the solid oblong jugs used for the storage or transportation of various products.
59. Resalable bubble bags
Polyethylene makes resalable bubble bags that store various products, especially delicate ones.
60. Making of mats
Polyethylene makes mats used in most interior spaces.
61. Disposable beakers
Polypropylene is highly resistant resistance to chemical damage and comes in handy in the creation of disposable beakers.
62. Special pharmaceutical containers
Due to the levels of chemicals used in drugs, polypropylene is used in the production of pharmaceutical containers.
63. Plastic pond liners
HDPE is used to make liners due to its high strength-to-density ratio.
64. Plastic lumber
High-density polyethylene makes plastic lumber, which comes in handy in the construction of buildings.
65. Production of printed banners
Polypropylene creates banners as it is highly resistant to weather.
66. Metal bearing replacements
Nylon is used in the production of bushings and metal bearings.
67. Screen printing
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) makes printing screen due to its high clarity.
68. Making of refrigerator linings
High impact polystyrene makes refrigerator linings due to its low water absorption rates.
69. Making of plastic grocery bags
Low-density polyethylene makes plastic bags used in carrying goods.
70. Making of credit cards
Credit cards are made using polyvinyl chloride.
71. Making of shower curtains
Polyvinyl chloride makes shower curtains.
72. Making of frames
Windows and doors frames are created from Polyvinyl chloride.
73. Making of raincoats
Raincoats are made using polyvinyl chloride.
74. Insulations
The insulation of wire and cables is made using Polyvinyl chloride.
75. Making of ropes and combs
PET is the primary polymer used in the making of ropes and combs
76. Making of agricultural pipes
The pipes used for agricultural purposes are High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE).
77. Watch straps
The straps in our arm watches are mostly polyvinyl chloride.
78. Roof sheeting
In some cases, polyvinyl chloride is used in roof sheeting.
79. Irrigation tube
Low-density polyethylene makes irrigation tubes.
80. Making of storage boxes
Polypropylene makes storage boxes due to it’s to fatigue.
81. Toothbrush bristles
Nylons make toothbrush bristles.
82. Riot shields
Polycarbonates are solid and resistant to destruction and make riot shields.
83. Traffic lights
Polycarbonates make traffic lights
84. Tiles
Low-density polyethylene makes tiles, especially those used in outdoor spaces.
85. Garden furniture
Garden or outdoor furniture is made using Low-Density Polyethylene.
86. Car bumpers
Polypropylene is used in the making of car fenders.
87. Thermal insulation foams
Polyurethane is used in the production of these insulation foams.
89. Electronic equipment cases
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is used to make such things as keyboards and monitors.
90. Frying pans and slides
Teflon makes non-sticky parts such as slides.
91. Insulating electrical wires
Phenolic is a thermosetting plastic used in the insulation of electrical wires.
92. Wood adhesive
Urea-formaldehyde (UF) is often used as a wood adhesive in plywood and hardboards.
93. Aerospace molding
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is used in aerospace moldings and medical implants.
94. Fishing lines
PET is used in the making of strong fishing lines.
95. Food bags
LDPE makes frozen food bags and sandwich bags.
96. Making pipes
HDPE is used in the making of culverts and drain pipes.
97. Large water bottles
Large water bottles are made using polycarbonate.
98. Lab equipment
Polystyrene makes test tubes and other lab equipment such as Petri dishes.
99. 3-D Printing
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is used in 3d printing.
Making balloons
The nylon fabric is used in the making of balloons.
100. The preservation of fresh food products
The plastic helps to prevent the spread of ethylene to fresh fruit and other food products.
