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Bisphenol A in Plastic Bottles: Play It Safe with Alternatives

In the last several years, new scientific research on polycarbonate and other plastics has raised public concern about exposure to the chemical Bispehnol A (BPA) when using bottles made of such materials....

8 comments    health family children
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Plastic Bottle Numbers: What do they Mean?

The numbers with the recycling symbol around them on the bottom of plastic bottles are part of the resin identification coding system made by the Society of Plastics Industry. Each number simply tells you...

3 comments    education environment recycling
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Health and Safety Concerns About Plastic, Meaning of Recycling Codes

Ever since the word was given deeper cultural meaning in the film "The Graduate," our society has had a growing fascination with and reliance upon all things plastic. It is an unavoidable component of many...

10 comments    health technology food
Hi, my name is Max. I am the anti-litter Lab. 77

Anti-Litter Lab Voices His Opinion!

Hi, my name is Max. I am the anti-litter Lab. I am usually a happy dog. However there are a few things about humans that will put a snarl on my face. One of the most annoying human traits is...

2 comments    dogs humans bottles
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Ten Health-Related Urban Legends

TEN HEALTH-RELATED URBAN LEGENDS THAT YOU'VE PROBABLY BEEN E-MAILED ABOUT AT SOME POINT, AND WHETHER THEY'RE TRUE, OR JUST SOME OLD WIVES' TALES. 1) Disposable wooden chopsticks contain bleach in their...

5 comments    health entertainment how to
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Top 13 useful items for Storeage

 1. Baby wipes containers. Organise sewing supplies, recipe cards, coupons, crafe supplies old floppy disks, small tools, photos, reciepts, bills and more, store plastic shopping bags, store towels and rags....

0 comments    advice finance tips
Light up the Halloween Night with these fun candle holders made from recycled plastic bottles and other recycled materials commonly found in most households. 76

Handcraft These Halloween Candle Holders Using Recycled Plastic Bottles

This is a fun project. The entire project can be finished in a couple hours and it does not require a lot of special tools or materials. Most of the items used here can be found around the average household....

9 comments    how to design halloween
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How to Craft on the Cheap

Even in these tough economic times, you don't have to adandon your crafting hobby. Use these thrifty craft ideas to decorate your home, give as gifts or just keep yourself entertained. Kids love craft...

0 comments    how cheap crafts
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Recycling for a sustainable lifestyle

  There are constant calls for us to reduce our carbon footprint. We are asked to recycle and re-use, to develop a more sustainable lifestyle. At the same time we are faced with an uncertain economic...

3 comments    lifestyle clothing charity
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Plastic pollution and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Plastic is something we all use and so very many things are made of it or packaged in the material, but unfortunately a vast amount of it is getting thrown away in an irresponsible way and is becoming an ever...

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