First manmade plastic
- Who
- Unknown
- What
- First
- Where
- United Kingdom (London,At the Great International Exhibition,)
- When
- 30 April 2003
The first manmade plastic was parkesine, invented by Alexander Parkes (UK) (1813-1890). Derived from plant cellulose, the shape of parkesine could be molded when heated, but it kept its shape once cooled. He unveiled his invention at the Great International Exhibition in London, UK in 1862.