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    Since the introduction of plastics in the early 20th century, waste production inland has accumulated at an ever-increasing rate. Improperly disposing of waste washes through inland waterways, which eventually carries the waste into the ocean. The north pacific garbage gyre spans the majority of the area. The physical gyre stretches from the coast of Japan to California. Four different currents maintain the circular motion of the gyre, which encapsulates large amounts of debris in the center of the

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    Greek roots meaning many parts. Polymers make up both the natural and synthetic bases for things such as DNA and plastics. Polyurethane is resultant of many polymer bonds joined by urethane. Polyurethanes are used in many different objects including synthetic materials such as spandex, rubbers, like those found on rollercoaster and escalator wheels, footwear, building insulation, hard plastics, coatings and adhesives for electronics including lighting or video game consoles. It is lightweight, extremely

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    necessary to accommodate possible added expense. With the right selection, a buyer’s patio can be just as comfortable as the indoor living room. Plastic Patio Furniture Plastic is the most affordable material one could get and it is lightweight and easy to maintain. It is truly waterproof and comes in a variety of colors and styles. However, plastic can warp due to prolonged exposure to hot climates, and under weighted stress from years of

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    Metal Garden Furniture Benefits There are many advantages of Metal garden furniture. Some of them incorporate - attractive design, which will be as per your requirement whether you demand it to look classic or trendy, contemporary or functional. Every type of design is available in this category. Metal patio furniture should necessarily be cost-effective, and durability must be its salient feature. It should give you a sense of comfort and satisfaction while using or sitting on it. And it must feel

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    Kevlar Research Paper

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    The material that I have investigated and studied is Kevlar and fabric it is woven in, and the Bullet and Stab proof vests its is commonly used in and for as a reinforced piece of body armor designed to resist knife attacks and bullet fires in many different situation and for many different occupations. Kevlar being a para-aramid synthetic fabric means that it has a unique combination of high strength, toughness and thermal stability. When spun to make fibres for fabric kevlar can be then usd

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    Vinyl Windows

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    because of their price and energy efficiency. Vinyl windows are produced from a material called polyvinyl chloride. Polyvinyl Chloride contains a high R-value, which means it contributes a significant amount of insulation. Vinyl is the most produced plastic for construction and building products. Vinyl windows offer a great variety of advantages for your home that

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    Tennis Racket Frames

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    racket must be able to withstand the load from the ball, and the force applied by players. Lastly, the material should be flexible, ductile, and heat resistance. Carbon-fiber-reinforced-epoxy is recently used in the frame. It is suitable for this application since it is very lightweight, high tensile strength, ductile, high heat resistance, and high stiffness. 2. When designing the shaft of a golf club, loading condition is an important factor. Another the word is the ability to bend or

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    Marany Sorn Gallos English 3 Honors 29 March, 2017 Should We Ban Plastic Bags? Plastic can be found in almost every product, for example: bags, cups, bottles, straws, pens etc. People use plastic bags every day. Everyone carelessly throws plastic bags away and do not realize the problem they are creating. Plastics bags are hurting the environment. It can be found clogging a drain system to being swallowed by marine animals. Plastic bags are light, they are easily carried by the wind to be passed

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    which placed her birth at the end of The Great Depression.(History Channel) This also let her grow up in the “Golden Age of America” where the United States of America had the highest GDP per capita, people could easily find jobs “you work in a new plastic” (line17) With all of new economic opportunities that happened during this time period also brought people out of the country fresh air into more modern factories that populated the environment. and there was a massive population boom happening. Also

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    pollution is a kind which has existed for less than a century, yet it now greatly plagues a significant portion of the Earth: plastic pollution in the oceans. Although it may seem that this issue only endangers the health of marine life, plastic pollution is also harmful to all the species higher up in the food chain including humans. If not properly addressed, then plastic pollution will lead to a rise of significant health issues for both ocean life and humans as the issue escalates in the coming

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