Plastic is in lots of things we use from clothing to crisp packets, and bottles to buckets.
Making things from plastic is popular because there are many different types – and it can be made in to all sorts of shapes, colours and sizes.
It can be coloured or clear, thick or thin, strong or weak.
If you look around your home or school, you’ll find most things have plastic in them, including your pencil case, games consoles, and even clothing.
Plastics are man-made and can be produced from natural materials like coal and oil.