American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: The Bakelizer [Pdf]
Find out all you want to know about the revolutionary development of Bakelite, the first plastic created entirely from chemicals. Included is a biography of the inventor of Bakelite, Leo Baekeland.
Science Struck
Science Struck: What Is Bakelite Plastic?: Properties and Uses
Bakelite was the first synthetic plastic created. Read about its history, properties, and its many uses.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is Plastic?
Interesting facts about plastic bags and how to recycle them.