plastic

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These preforms, which look like plastic test tubes, are sold to brands and bottle manufacturers to be shaped into plastic bottles of the desired shape and size.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The 29-ounce plastic bag has a “Great Value” label and a best if used by date of Feb. 10, 2027.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Applicants drop in without appointments and wait in two rows of plastic chairs for their names to be called.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Most plastic water bottles are a form of polyethylene and around 40% of it comes from the Middle East.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

“Somebody likes somebody,” Luisa whispers, licking whipped cream off a plastic spoon.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko