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

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

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

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

From Salon

The action items include eliminating subsidies for plastic producers, suspending permits for new or expanded plastic production facilities, and supporting public health and fair labor initiatives in communities that suffer adversely from plastic production.

From Salon