Sunlight causes plastic to become brittle.

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Is it true that sunlight causes plastic to become brittle?

Yes. Two reference works state that plastic has a tendency to warp and become brittle when exposed to sunlight, directly supporting the claim.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 17 Oct 2026

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zoology ebooks

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zoology ebooks. (n.d.). archive.org. https://archive.org/details/zoology_ebooks

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CapineraEncyclopediaOfEntomology2espringer2008

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CapineraEncyclopediaOfEntomology2espringer2008. (n.d.). archive.org. https://archive.org/details/CapineraEncyclopediaOfEntomology2espringer2008

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