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Places where you think Plastic doesn’t exist but it does.
- Disposable paper cups Nylon, polyester, and acrylic fabrics lined with plastic to make them waterproof.
- Face scrubs and other cosmetics include microbeads of plastic.
- Cartons for beverages lined with plastic to prevent moisture from getting in or out and to keep the contents fresh.
- Cigarette filters made of tiny plastic fibres.
- Nylon, polyester, and acrylic fabrics synthetic fibres made of plastic.
- Tea bags made of paper with plastic fibres added to give them strength and shape.
- Glitter made from a combination of aluminium and plastic.
- Aluminium cans lined with plastic to prevent the liquid from reacting with the metal.
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