| | | Polymer | Characteristic | Production volume, tons | Degradation time |
| | Nonbiodegradable | PE (polyethylene)
| Transparent, plastic, dielectric, shock-resistant, low gas and vapor permeability, physiologically neutral, softens when heated (80–120°С), odorless. | 248980 | 100–200 years | PET (polyethylene terephthalate)
| Amorphous, dielectric, shock-resistant, not resistant to UV radiation. | 206780 | 150 years | | PA (polyamide) [-NH-(CH2)6-NH-CO-(CH2)8-CO-]n | Durable, heat-resistant, chemical resistant, abrasion resistant. | 244760 | 100 years | PP (polypropylene)
| High strength, low density, resistance to shocks and repeated bends, high chemical resistance, low gas and vapor permeability | 18990 | At least 500 years old | PTT (polytrimethylene terephthalate)
| Crystal, durable, wear-resistant. | 194120 | At least 100 years old |
| | Biodegradable | PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate)
| Durable, hard, solid, resistant to creep, good dielectric, vulnerable to UV radiation. | 282740 | Less than 6 months | PBS (polybutylene succinate)
| High-strength, low density, resistance to impact and multiple bends, excellent electrical insulation, high chemical resistance. | 90730 | 5 months | PLA (polylactide)
| Biologically safe, nontoxic, insoluble in alcohols and water. | 293290 | 3 months | PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates)
| They are resistant to the action of hot water, at the same time they decompose quickly in natural conditions. | 25320 | 6 months |
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