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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…
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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,…
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Nylon fabric facts: properties, sustainability etc
Intro Nylon is a lightweight, pleasant to the touch, smooth, shiny fabric made from synthetic fibres. Nylon fabric has gained fame and widespread use as a material for making women’s stockings. In addition,…
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15 Ways To Use Less Plastic in 2020
Disposable bags, cups, bottles, straws and many other plastic products have become part of our lives. Plastic is easy to manufacture, durable and cheap, but mostly one-off. And the harm that plastic does…
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Faux fur material guide – origin and sustainability
Faux Fur Faux Friendly? What is Faux Fur, and how eco-friendly is it? We all know the images: fashionistas dripping in diamonds and draped in fur leaving Dolce and Gabbana with their latest…
