2002 Plastic Sales by Resin 107 billion lbs.
2002 Plastic Sales by Application
Plastics Small User of Fossil Fuel Source: Energy Information Administration,
Plastics in Agriculture (Amidon, 1994) Film Greenhouse & Nursery Film LDPE Mulch Film Fumigation Film Degradable Mulch Film Irrigation Tubing Silage Bags Hay & Silage Bale Stretch Wrap Haysleeve Covers HDPE Mulch Film Nursery Containers Blow-molded HDPE pots Injection-molded HDPE pots Injection-molded PP pots PS nursery pots, packs and flats Pesticide Containers Blow-molded Extrusion blow-molded Injection-molded Rotational-molded 521 million lbs.
Packaging More than 25% of plastics markets Split rigid & flexible Multilayer structures Barrier to oxygen Barrier to CO2 Chemical resistance
Buildings and Contents Construction products Furniture and furnishings Appliances
Plastic Pipe PVC CPVC PE ABS PEX
Siding Siding Windows Trim Flooring
Thermal Insulation Polystyrene foam Molded board Extruded board Rigid polyurethane foam Polyisocyanurate Polyurethane bun Spray applied
Plastic Lumber Railroad ties Decks and docks Other applications
Furniture and Furnishings Upholstered furniture Bedding Carpet cushion Molded plastic furniture Window blinds
Appliances Appliance housings TV cabinets Computer and monitor housings Components and fixtures
Transportation 5% of plastics market
Automobiles Part consolidation Light weighting Paint elimination Complex shapes Energy absorption Less expensive
Buses and Trucks
Boats and Aerospace Fiberglass reinforced plastics Weight reduction Fire properties
Other Transportation Travel Trailers Campers Golf Carts Snowmobiles RV’s
Consumer and Institutional Health care and medical products Electronic components Toys, sporting goods and hobby supplies Photographic equipment Kitchenware, picnicware, including disposables
Other Applications Plastic panels and laminates Cultured marble vanities Doors Skylights Bath and shower units Railings and gratings