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\nThis video discusses the problems associated with the use and disposal of synthetic polymers. The video also discusses the challenge of disposing of non-biodegradable synthetic polymers, which can take hundreds of years to fully decay....\nThis video discusses the problems associated with the use and disposal of synthetic polymers. The video also discusses the challenge of disposing of non-biodegradable synthetic polymers, which can take hundreds of years to fully decay. Different disposal methods such as landfills, incineration, reuse, and recycling are explored, with an emphasis on the benefits and challenges of recycling. The video concludes by explaining how plastic items are labeled to make sorting and recycling easier.\n
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4:31
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Higher Ed
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\nKnowMo Chemistry\n\n
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2018
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English
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polymers, crude oil, plastic, recycling, decay, time, alkenes, years
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gcse, and, igcse, science, chemistry, aqa, organic, problems, with, plastic bag, big problem, synthetic polymers, problem, difficult, landfill, items, polyethylene, symbol, easier, process, chippings, reuse, recycle, made, continue, rate, dispose, biodegradable, means, makes
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