This is the 976th most frequent Dutch word.
plastic
A synthetic material made from polymers, used for manufacturing a wide variety of products.
Here, 'plastic' is used as a material indicating what the bag is made from.
De tas is gemaakt van plastic.
The bag is made of plastic.
In this sentence, 'plastic' describes the type of waste, identifying the material of the waste.
We proberen plastic afval te verminderen.
We try to reduce plastic waste.
Here, 'plastic' refers to the recycled material used as a medium for creating the artwork.