Abstract
The ethical issues arising from the use of polymers are discussed with particular reference to their effects on the environment. Air pollution, the toxicity of raw materials, developments in biodegradable polymers and the symbols used to facilitate recycling are described.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2017 The Author(s)
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Massy, J. (2017). Ethical Issues. In: A Little Book about BIG Chemistry. SpringerBriefs in Materials. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54831-9_11
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54831-9_11
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Cham
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-54830-2
Online ISBN: 978-3-319-54831-9
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials ScienceChemistry and Material Science (R0)