how to get plastic

Plastic is a composite resource in Astroneer that is used to craft various structures and items, including the Large Rover, the Large Shredder, and the Atmospheric Condenser. Here's how to get plastic in Astroneer:

1. Obtain Compound and Carbon: Plastic is made by combining Compound and Carbon in a Chemistry Lab. Compound can be found on most planets and moons in Astroneer, while Carbon can be obtained by harvesting organic materials, such as plants or organic debris.
2. Build a Chemistry Lab: To create plastic, you will need to build a Chemistry Lab. To build one, you will need to gather resources such as Compound, Resin, and Glass. Once you have gathered these resources, open up your backpack and navigate to the "Crafting" tab. Select the Chemistry Lab and place it on the ground. Once the Chemistry Lab is placed, attach it to a source of power, such as a Solar Panel or a Wind Turbine.
3. Convert Compound and Carbon to Plastic: With the Chemistry Lab built and powered, you can now create plastic by placing Compound and Carbon in the input slots of the Chemistry Lab. Once the resources are in place, start the reaction and wait for the plastic to be created.
4. Harvest Plastic from Alien Plants: In addition to crafting plastic, you can also find it growing on certain alien plants. These plants are typically found in caves or other dark areas and can be harvested using the Terrain Tool or the Drill Head. Look for the bright pink, spherical growths on these plants, which can be broken down to obtain plastic.

That's it! Once you have obtained plastic, you can use it to craft various items and structures in Astroneer.