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“How can different types of polymers be identified, classified, and sorted…

- - - - Chemical reactivity
      - Bonding
      - Biodegradability
    - - Tensile strength
      - Melting point
      - Boiling point
      - Hardness
      - Density
      - Heat and electrical conductivity
      - Thermal expansion
      - Crystallinity
      - Elasticity
      - Flexibility
  - - - Epoxy resin
      - Silicone
      - Polyester
      - Melamine
    - - Polyethylene (PE)
      - Polypropylene (PP)
      - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
      - Acrylic
      - Polycarbonate (PC)
      - Nylon
  - - - Burning behaviour
      - Chemical reactivity
      - Density
      - Stress test (brittleness, durability, scratching etc. )
- - - - Majority are not recyclable/biodegradable
      - Made from non-renewable resources (e.g. oil)
      - Releases toxic chemicals when burned
  - - - Decreased greenhouse gas emissions
      - Decreased toxic chemicals released whilst plastics are in landfill