Invention of plastic, 1907

In 1907, Baekeland invented the first fully synthetic polymer, known as plastic, which sparked a manufacturing revolution.

What significant invention did Baekeland create in 1907?

In what year did Baekeland change the world with his invention?

How is the first entirely synthesized polymer commonly known?

What is the significance of the material created by Baekeland?

What impact did Baekeland's invention have on manufacturing?