plastic

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The astronauts have instead used an alternative system which involves collapsible plastic containers that collect their urine.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“We’re seeing prices go up everywhere,” he said, referring to polyethylene, a plastic that goes into detergent bottles, food packaging and many other goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In 1957, Alfred W. Fielding and Marc Chavannes were trying to create a new kind of textured wallpaper by attaching two plastic sheets together, but pockets of air got stuck in between.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

Chase put the phone back in the plastic bag and came out from under his makeshift shelter.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith