I WONDER - What Is Chewing Gum Made From?

Chewing gum, once made from natural tree gum, is now composed of plastic polymers, making it a single-use plastic. However, it can be recycled. Companies clean and convert chewed gum into plastic pellets, which are then used to create new items like reusable cups and cutlery, helping to reduce plastic waste.

What was chewing gum made from before the creation of plastic?

What type of material is chewing gum made from now?

What can be done with chewed gum to reduce plastic waste?

What products can be made from the recycled plastic pellets derived from chewing gum?

Why is it important to recycle chewing gum?