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intro to upcycling

Intro to upcycling

Upcycling is a technique that uses recycled materials to create new objects. It saves resources and money and helps to cut the amount of discarded materials that are sent to landfills. Upcycling is also an excellent way to reuse items you no longer want, and the practice has spawned a whole industry around it. Some …

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hdpe plastic 2 facts

Plastic marked #2 – HDPE toxicity, recycling, reuse, and other facts

What is High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)? There are many plastic products marked “2”, including milk jugs, household cleaner containers, shampoo bottles, cereal box liners and more. These plastics are considered safe, and can be recycled into many products, including lumber, benches, fencing, and picnic tables. HDPE is one of the most common plastics used in …

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plastic #1 facts PET toxicity recycling and reuse

PET plastic marked #1 – facts, toxicity, recycling, reuse, and more

You’ve probably seen plastic marked with the number “1” on packaging, food containers, and diapers. Plastic number 1 is made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This material is common in water bottles, soda bottles, and medicine containers. In certain circumstances these materials can leach chemicals, including BPA, into food and water. To be safe, it’s best …

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viscose fabric material guide

Viscose fabric facts: material properties, comfort, sustainability

Viscose fabric is one of the most popular synthetic materials. There are a lot of myths surrounding viscose – some eco-friendly and mindful people avoid it like the plague, others prefer viscose to natural cotton and fur due to ethics. This article will dispel all the viscose myths and give you all the facts about …

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