expanded plastic

American  

noun

1. plastic that is made light and spongy by the introduction of pockets of gas or air.

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Etymology

Origin of expanded plastic

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

If passed, the act would ban most single-use plastics and place a moratorium on new or expanded plastic production facilities.

From Salon • May 9, 2023

The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, introduced in March, would phase out unnecessary single-use plastic products and prevent new and expanded plastic production facilities across the country.

From Washington Post • May 10, 2022

This federal bill would phase out single-use plastic products, prevent shipping plastic waste to developing countries, pause new and expanded plastic production facilities, make producers responsible for their waste and more.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2022

It also proposes a moratorium on expanded plastic production facilities until they can undergo an environmental impact assessment from the EPA.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2021

Polyurethane is an expanded plastic, or plastic injected with air, that is widely used in construction.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2019