polyethylene
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, polyethylene has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
Polyethylene or polythene (abbreviated PE; IUPAC name polyethene or poly(methylene)) is the most commonly produced plastic. It is a polymer, primarily used for packaging (plastic bags, plastic films, geomembranes and containers including bottles, cups, jars, folders, etc.). As of 2017, over 100 million tonnes of polyethylene resins are being produced annually, accounting for 34% of the total plastics market.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | Materials science; Polymer chemistry |
Who talks about polyethylene on podcasts?
polyethylene came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is polyethylene mentioned alongside?
polyethylene is most often mentioned alongside Montgomery Ward, Aaron Glenn and HowStuffWorks.
Mentioned together: Montgomery Ward, Aaron Glenn, HowStuffWorks, Kenner, Franco Harris, Ruth Handler, kung fu grip, Cobra, John Hodgman, Stan Weston