Polystyrene: The Pros, the Cons, the Chemistry
Learn the organic chemistry behind this very useful plastic. Why is recycling polystyrene hard? Why does polystyrene often end up as solid waste?
We Use a Lot of Plastic
What are microplastics? How are plastics polluting aquatic ecosystems?
How is food packaged?
Take a closer look at food packaging. Explore why and how food is packaged in different ways.
Which materials bounce?
Balls go up and down. But what makes for a good ball? Find out by exploring which materials bounce.