plastics
noun
PRODUCTIONuk/ˈplæstɪks/us[U]
thebusinessofmanufacturingplastic:
Hestatesthat there is agreatfuturein plastics.
Theplasticsindustryis anintegralpartof Wisconsin'seconomy.
aplasticsbusiness/company/manufacturer
aplasticsfactory/plant
[plural]
things that are made fromplastic:
They werelookingtoexpandtheconsumermarketfor plastics.
biodegradable/recycled/reinforcedplastics