Plastic plays an integral role in our everyday life, from simple packaging to transportation, and used in a wide array of instances in healthcare situations. It helps protect and preserve goods, while reducing weight in transportation, which saves fuel and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. From computers and cell phones to televisions and microwaves, durable, lightweight, and affordable plastics have helped revolutionize the electronics we rely on every day. Plastics are massively used in 3D printing as well.
Out of all the raw materials for 3D printing in use today, plastic is the most common. Plastic is one of the most diverse materials for 3D-printed toys and household fixtures.
