TED-Ed: 塑膠歷史簡介

塑膠歷史簡介

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幾世紀以來，撞球是由象牙製作而成。然而，19 世紀時，過度獵象導致象隻的數量下降，人們開始尋求替代品。約翰·衛斯理·海特接下了挑戰。五年內，他發明了一種新的材質叫賽璐珞，也就是為人所知的第一個塑膠。追尋開啟「塑膠世代」的材質的歷史吧。

導演：莎朗·考曼

Plastics began as a creative solution to the ivory shortage caused by declining elephant populations, with celluloid emerging as the first synthetic plastic. Over the twentieth century, plastics like Bakelite, nylon, and polyethylene transformed manufacturing and daily life, finding their way into everything from packaging to clothing. During World War II, plastic production in the United States quadrupled, fueling innovation and convenience but also sowing the seeds for today's mounting waste problem. Now, the world faces the challenge of balancing plastic’s usefulness with its profound environmental costs.

Plastic’s Rise From Ivory Alternative To Global Crisis Catalyst

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