As outlined by ThoughtCo. in the article “Everything You Need to Know About Plastics”, plastics have become an essential material in modern life due to their affordability, versatility, and ease of use. Over the past 50 to 60 years, plastics have steadily replaced traditional materials like wood and metals in both everyday consumer products and industrial applications.

The key to plastics’ widespread adoption lies in their diverse properties. With more than 45 unique plastic types—each with multiple variants—manufacturers can fine-tune features such as molecular weight distribution, density, and melt indices to match specific performance needs. This customizability makes plastics a smart choice across countless industries, from packaging to automotive to electronics.

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