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Discover LudwigThe phrase "virgin plastic" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it when referring to plastic that has not been previously used or recycled. It is often used in contrast to recycled plastic, which has been processed and used before. Example: "The company prides itself on using only virgin plastic in its manufacturing process, ensuring the highest quality and durability in its products."
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Virgin plastic is very clean.
The market for filament, the majority of which is made from virgin plastic, is growing rapidly.
As prices have fallen, they've dragged down the cost of virgin plastic, which is made from oil.
"If we have enough of it," Mr. Biddle said, "with our automated process, we can sell it for less than virgin plastic".
"There are manufacturers that put together raised beds and trellises of virgin plastic, but we're pledged to put in the materials that are recycled".
Falling oil prices have lowered the price of virgin plastic against the recycled stuff, which has put off manufacturers and hurt recycling companies (plastic makes up a growing share of their waste feed).
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MBA's products use 80% less energy than virgin plastics.
The resulting plastic pellets take 80% less energy to produce than virgin plastics and are used by manufacturers including HP, Nespresso and Electrolux to cut their carbon footprint.
The use of recycled plastics is marginal compared to virgin plastics across all plastic types due to a range of technological and market factors.
However, the composites made from virgin plastics remain a greener and sustainable alternative in the automotive applications.
And, because he's not making the plastic from oil, his energy consumption is only 5% to 10% that of a virgin plastics plant.
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