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Do you remember the "Plastics Make it Possible" campaign by the American Chemistry Council? These television ads showed how different our world would be without plastic!
While we all must consider the environment and do our part in conserving energy, it's important to avoid knee-jerk reactions and media hype when it comes to promoting one material over another.

This is how The Society of the Plastics Industry answers the question of why plastics are used in durable goods. It says, "Manufacturers of durable goods choose plastics for the following reasons:

• The automotive industry chooses plastic for its durability, corrosion resistance, ease of coloring and finishing, resiliency, energy efficiency and light weight. Light weight, for instance, translates into lowered handling and transportation costs all down the line. Where a plastic film (as in stretch wrap) can replace a heavy shipping crate or carton, the weight savings can be an order of magnitude or more.
• Major appliance manufacturers use plastics because of their ease of fabrication and outstanding thermal insulation characteristics, that significantly reduce energy consumption.
• The building and construction industry uses vinyl siding for homes because of its appearance, durability, ease of installation and energy efficiency. Plastics can reduce energy consumption for the auto, appliance, and building and construction industries, providing a substantial savings in production costs."