Question

Mention two reasons why petrochemical products are replacing traditional raw materials.

Why are traditional raw materials being replaced by petrochemical products?

Why are petrochemical products growing in popularity?

Answer 1

Petrochemicals are replacing traditional raw materials because they are quite cheap, economical, and stable, not dependent on agricultural raw materials; therefore, traditional raw materials are being replaced by petrochemical products, such as:

1. Leather footwear (natural material) can be replaced by plastic chappals and synthetic footwear (petrochemical products).
2. Cloth and Jute bags (Natural material) can be replaced by polythene bags (petrochemical products).