Rethink your footprint

The average landfill is expected to take 100 years to decompose the biodegradable waste that is dumped into it. In a lifetime, this means one person could contribute up to 40 pounds of trash or more...

Plastic is a material that we use every day. We have plastic bottles, bags, and even clothing made out of the material. But what's the secret behind why it lasts so long?

First things first. Polyethylene (PE) is a type of plastic, but not all plastics are polyethylene.  PE cannot be used as much as plastic in general, because it has limited uses due to its...

The 7 types of plastic we commonly use today are: (1) Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE or Polyester), (2) High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), (3) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), (4) Low-Density...

Hard plastic, scientifically identified as High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), is probably the most common type of plastic we see in our household. It is used for shampoo bottles, grocery bags, and...

From the feel and the smell, you can easily tell if something is made of plastic. With its distinct smell and a light feel, one could tell plastic apart from other materials. However, when in doubt,...