| Cost | Cheaper than traditional plastics |
| Type | Advanced synthetics |
| Properties | Tailored to specific applications • Programmable on a molecular level |
| Developed in | Alternate timeline |
| Resource demand | Lower than traditional plastics |
| Regulation and safety | Safety and regulatory concerns still exist |
| Scientific principles | Biological engineering • Nanotechnology • Molecular programming |
| Emission during production | Less pollution relative to traditional plastics |
