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Health and Safety Concerns About Plastic, Meaning of Recycling Codes

by Jeffrey Poehlmann

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... published 6 months ago

7 comments    health technology food

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ARE MY PLASTIC CONTAINERS MICROWAVEABLE?

by RUTHIE17

How often have you been ready to place the yummy snack concealed in that plastic containter in your hand into your microwave and stopped to ask yourself, "Can I use this in the micro? Will it melt? Is it safe... published 3 days ago

8 comments    food recycle instructions

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Breastmilk Storage Containers - Find and Compare the Best Breast Milk Storage Containers

by belief713

With so many different methods available to store your breastmilk, how do you know which one is the best? Compare the most popular breastmilk storage containers - glass bottles, storage bags, and storage trays. Find the best storage option based on a few factors such as price, convenience, and more. published 7 months ago

4 comments    family storage breastfeeding

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BPA Free Bottles, Cups, Plates, and Children's Gear

by tijja

Parents are becoming concerned about the dangerous products and toxins that find their way into our home. From the chemical cleaners under the bathroom sink to the lead in toys it is not hard to find harmful... published 3 weeks ago

0 comments    baby safe toxins

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Making a Plastic Composite Coffee Table

by cityplus

The following hubpage illustrates the steps I used to make a custom coffee table. I've tried to make it as informative as possible so anyone interested (or with enough time) can make one themselves. Design... published 2 years ago

14 comments    diy furniture plastic

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Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch, the Continent of Garbage

by Marye Audet

There is a new continent in the Pacific Ocean. Actually it has been forming for years. It was documented in the 1950's. It is larger now, by some reports twice the size of Texas. And growing. The most... published 9 months ago

9 comments    environment ecology plastic

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BPA-Free Products

by beefreed

BPA sounds harmless enough, but is it? You need to know because many of the water bottles that you buy are made from BPA or Bisphenol A. This compound is organic and found in many polycarbonate plastics and... published 3 months ago

1 comment    plastic bpa-free titan

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BPA in Plastic is Bad for You

by HippieMama

If pre-history gave us the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age, then today's civilization must surely be identified as the Plastic Age. Plastic is ubiquitous in our modern society. Try spending one... published 3 months ago

2 comments    health family children

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Reusable bags: I'm trying to be good!

by glassvisage

I did it again. I forgot to use my reusable shopping bag. I have two, and technically I have a lot of other bags I can use for shopping that aren't necessarily made of canvas or another eco-friendly material.... published 4 weeks ago

2 comments    shopping good bags

Reuse a plastic bottle to make a stable yet tasteful holder of any 2 types of things, e.g., pens and paperclips, nults and bolts. The bottle in the middle is gatorade.61

Plastic Bottle pen/pencil/paperclip/nut/bolts etc. holder

by susantabeura

Reuse a plastic bottle to make a stable yet tasteful holder of any 2 types of things, e.g., pens and paperclips, nults and bolts. The bottle in the middle is gatorade. step 1Ingredients 96 oz. plastic... published 5 months ago

1 comment    family how recreation

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