expanded plastic
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of expanded plastic
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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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
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