Structures of Plastics

Published on 10 January 2010 by Sandhill in Plastics Tidbits

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Do you want more information on what plastics are composed of?

Plastics are composed of polymer molecules and various additives, polymers are long-chain molecules (also called giant molecules or macromolecules), which are formed by polymerization; that is, linking and cross-linking of different monomers.

From polymers to bonding, this article takes the cake in explaining…

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http://ezinearticles.com/?Structure-of-Plastics&id=3422924

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Plastics & Safety

Published on 07 January 2010 by Sandhill in Plastics Tidbits

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Everyday, Americans use plastics, whether its from the wrapper on your TV dinner to the soda you just drank, plastic is everywhere!

Keeping an eye out for the dangers to children, animals, or even adults is a consumer must…

Click the following link to the facts on helping keep the earth safe.

http://www.plasticsinfo.org/s_plasticsinfo/sec_level3_collapsed.asp?CID=552&DID=2024

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Reusing after Recycling

Published on 06 January 2010 by Sandhill in Plastics Tidbits

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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average American produces approximately 1,600 pounds of trash per year.

Too much trash going into landfills contains recyclable products that should be going into the recycle bin!

Earth Day provides the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with the following simple steps for reusing and recycling plastics, helping to conserve resources and protect the environment for future generations.

http://plasticsinfo.org/s_plasticsinfo/sec_level4_wrap.asp?CID=524&DID=8809

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Plastic Recycling Fun Facts

Published on 31 December 2009 by Sandhill in Plastics Tidbits

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Did you know??

80% of Americans have access to recycling facilities

Plastic Wraps can be recycled

In recent years, the plastics recycling business had tripled

Click the link below to read about facts of plastic usage…

http://earth911.com/plastic/plastic-bottle-recycling-facts/

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