Oils and Important Chemicals

Imagine that Newton magazine asked you, as their science journalist, to write an article (of between 800 and 1000 words, not including the Appendix) entitled ‘Plastic of the 20th Century’. They require that your article take a form that will hold the attention of their discerning readers who comprise politicians, scientists and engineers, among others. You realise that your article will have to be thoroughly researched and show evidence of critical thought.