Where Does Plastic Come From?
This infographic gives a short, simple look at how plastic starts, changes into pellets, and is then shaped into objects we use every day.
Good to remember
- Plastic is useful, but we should still reduce, reuse, and recycle it whenever we can.
- Pellets are like the starter shape before machines make the final product.
- Choosing reusable items can help reduce how much new plastic we need.
Quick Quiz
1. What does this page say some plastic begins with?
Answer: Oil from deep underground.
2. What are pellets?
Answer: Tiny beads of plastic material used to make products.
3. What is one smart choice we can make with plastic?
Answer: Reduce it, reuse it, or recycle it.