#platics

Lacaton & Vassal - Detached house, Coutras 2000. Scans via, photos © Hisao Suzuki, Philippe Ruault.

Emerging applications of bio plasticizers in various end-user industries and high demand for bio-based & non-phthalate plasticizers in different regions are major factors expected to drive the market growth. However, high cost of these restrain the global bio plasticizers market.

Epoxides and glycerol esters are expected to grow at the highest CAGR throughout the analysis period, due to their remarkable properties including non-toxic nature, high efficiency, improved heat stability, lower volatility, and others. These are employed in automotive, adhesive & sealants, paints & coatings, and other end uses.

Increase in demand for bio plasticizers for certain products, such as personal care cosmetics, toys, food contact materials, health care commodities, and others, are expected to create growth opportunities for various players in the market. Also, R&D on to obtain beneficial and economical bio plasticizers is anticipated to bring great opportunity for the bio plasticizers market.

Who would have known that an attempt to solve one big problem would lead to a bigger problem? The case of plastics is

one good example. In the late 19th century, the world was in urgent need of a new material to replace natural ones such as wood, pulps, and metals in particular which was heavily exploited since the Industrial Revolution boom. The first synthetic plastic called ‘Bakelite’ was…

And guess what, they all have the same face. The same duck face, tongue-sticking out pose, peace sign, cross-eyed pose, edited pictures and top angle photos. It was so tiresome to look at. As I flicked through their photo album with 400 plus pictures of their faces in  different backgrounds, different clothes but same old face, the thought of how can anyone put that same face all over again popped in my mind. When you go home, do you spend the whole evening staring at the mirror and create poses then grab your  IPhone or camera then click away. Then spend the whole morning uploading them and saying thank you to random people because they liked your freaking photo with that same shitty face all over again! Given the fact that they are really pretty, but, girl! Please do something else with your face. And don't depend your self worth (or if you prefer face worth) to likes and comments that you are beautiful! And most especially, being pretty doesn't mean posing in front of the camera all the freaking time and showing it off.