We all use plastic and some of us them many times in a single day.

Plastics have become a vital, crucial, mandatory part of our lives and the businesses that we rely on. It doesn’t matter what kind of industry it is in, a business will have to use plastics, which will help the health and perseverance of products and, therefore, consumers.

Plastic manufacturing is now more modern and easier than ever before. It has changed quite a bit over the years and has advanced in some impressive, cost-effective, and environmentally healthy ways.

The Beginning: Plastic manufacturing got its start back in the early 1900s, but the plastics of that period looked much different than the plastics of the modern age. It was mostly used for insulators and household items but scientists and manufacturers quickly got to work at expanding the use and efficiency of plastics.

Advances: The period following World War II witnessed a significant rise in the production and use of plastics.

The rise of innovative plastic materials in the 1950s and 1960s broadened the use of plastics in a number of ways, both at home and in business. From packaging to automotive components to consumer electronics, medical equipment, and more, plastics were leaving their mark on every business and home in the world.

Plus, creating plastics was getting cheaper too, which meant that more and more businesses were creating and using them. The manufacturing of plastics exploded even more over the next few decades.

70s & 80s: Then during the 1970s and 1980s, the environmental effects of plastics started to raise alarm for the environmentally-friendly.

Plastics' long-lasting nature, which used to be considered a positive, was a big concern in the 70s and 80s because of the increasing problem of plastic pollution and how hard it was for the material to break down in the earth.

During this period, recycling programs were created and shared at schools and in business and biodegradable plastics were highlighted as the future. It was a time of great change for plastic and the changes continue to this day.

The 21st Century: Advancements in manufacturing technology have continued long into the 21st century, with an emphasis on sustainability and being environmentally friendly.

Governments, as well as private and public organizations, have been important in influencing the plastic manufacturing industry. Many countries have put in place certain rules to decrease the use of disposable plastics, boost global recycling efforts, and support the use of eco-friendly materials.

And what is ahead for plastics? It’s not entirely clear but many experts believe that in the future, the manufacturing of plastics will probably be affected and changed by even more progress in the science of manufacturing with a constant emphasis on sustainability and green technology.