+**Plastics** are synthetic [polymers](/wiki/polymer), often derived from fossil fuels. These highly versatile [materials](/wiki/material) can be molded into countless forms, shaping much of modern society. Though essential, their persistence in nature presents a growing challenge.
+## See also
+- [Recycling](/wiki/recycling)
+- [Pollution](/wiki/pollution)
+- [Chemical](/wiki/chemical)
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