Plastics are generally tough, corrosion and chemical resistant, lightweight, easy to fabricate, and less expensive when compared to alternative materials like metal. As with any manufacturing material, there are advantages and disadvantages to the different properties each material might have. Although there are many impact resistant plastics to choose from, there are a few that excel inContinue reading “Top 3 Most Impact Resistant Plastics”
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HOW TO START A RECYCLING BUSINESS?
Plastic is one of the major cause of global warming today, it is causing congestion and increasing the concentrated plastic waste. The best way to help improve the environment is by cutting down and recycling of plastic. “The wasteful & greedy nature of our consumerism has made #plastic become a threat to the natural environment,Continue reading “HOW TO START A RECYCLING BUSINESS?”
Are Plastics Compostable?
Compostable plastics are biodegradable in composting conditions, while other plastics degrade in the soil (landfills or anaerobic digestors). It is important to note that compostability is a characteristic of a product, packaging or associated component that allows it to biodegrade under specific conditions. Type of Biodegradable Plastics There are two main types of biodegradable plastics: Oxo-biodegradable Hydro-biodegradable In both cases, degradationContinue reading “Are Plastics Compostable?”
5 Simple ways to reduce plastic waste
Plastics were once seen as miraculous materials that catered perfectly to our culture of convenience – cheap, lightweight, easily mass-produced and simply thrown away after use. However, we soon came to realise that plastics are a lot harder to get rid of, than to create. Most plastic materials never completely degrade; they remain in ourContinue reading “5 Simple ways to reduce plastic waste”
Solving Waste through Reuse
The World Needs Plastics to Live Sustainably; and to Live Sustainably, We Must End Plastic Waste Last week, the Pew Charitable Trusts released a new report, “Breaking the Plastic Wave: A Comprehensive Assessment of Pathways Towards Stopping Ocean Plastic Pollution.” The American Chemistry Council (ACC) welcomed the report and looks forward to working with the report’s authorsContinue reading “Solving Waste through Reuse”
Are Single-Use Plastics Seeing A Resurgence?
It wasn’t long ago that single use plastics were derided, avoided and even legally banned in many places. Over the last few years, cities and towns outlawed single-use plastic bags for shopping. Plastic straws were banned in the country’s largest state and in small businesses alike. Because we rightly fear pollution and because we saw horrifying pictures of the “Great PacificContinue reading “Are Single-Use Plastics Seeing A Resurgence?”
Seven Simple Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Footprint (And Why You Should Care)
Plastic bottles, carry bags, six-pack rings, plastic straws, disposable cutlery and styrofoam takeout containers—plastic products like these are so ubiquitous that we barely even notice them, let alone think of the damage they are doing to the environment. Over 300 million tons of plastic is produced every year, 50% of which consists of single-use items likeContinue reading “Seven Simple Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Footprint (And Why You Should Care)”
Why Drink Water? The Health Benefits of H2O
You keep it in the bottle next to your desk and tote it with you to the gym. It’s cool and refreshing, but common and old-school. You probably don’t think much about water. And although it’s not a flavorful sports drink or a trendy beverage like coconut water, H20 still packs a little punch ofContinue reading “Why Drink Water? The Health Benefits of H2O”
Europe bans single-use plastics
In a bid to stop the pollution of the oceans, the European Parliament voted for a complete ban on a range of single-use plastic on Wednesday. The Model European parliament backed the ban on straws, balloon sticks, plastic plates, plastic cutlery, drink stirrers, and cotton buds. After the European Commission proposed a ban in May,Continue reading “Europe bans single-use plastics”
How to Reduce Plastic and Other Ocean Pollution Simultaneously
Plastic has gone from the greatest invention of the modern era to one of the most challenging materials to manage. Each year, up to 13 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean, the equivalent of one garbage truck of waste every minute. The world has responded with countless intiatives, campaigns and agreements to ban plastic strawsContinue reading “How to Reduce Plastic and Other Ocean Pollution Simultaneously”
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