Category: Plastic footprint

We all know that plastic is not a sustainable material, but what about paper? Paper cups are less durable and often have a shorter lifespan than plastic. The most common type of paper cup is made...

There are many disposable cups that claim to be environmentally friendly. However, there is no such thing as a 100% green cup. This blog post will compare the environmental impacts of three different...

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...