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What do foam floor mats, foam craft sheets, padded sports equipment, cling wrap, and hot glue sticks all have in common? They are made from a material known as EVA.  If you’ve used any of these products, you’ve likely just thrown them away when you no longer had use for them. But was that the …

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Apart from industrial settings, not everyone uses epoxy resin on a regular basis. But if you’re a crafter who specializes in unique home decor projects, or have any other specific business that uses epoxy resin frequently, you may be wondering if you can recycle it. After all, it’s a liquid before being used and has …

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If you’re following healthy dental hygiene habits, you’re probably flossing your teeth on a daily basis. When you dispose of that floss, you’re probably just disposing of it in the trash can because it’s easy and convenient. Is there a better way to dispose of dental floss, either through recycling or some other eco-friendly method? …

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If you’re eco-conscious, you’re well aware of the sheer amount of packaging materials that get thrown away by consumers. Using recyclable packaging can cut down on this problem, and can even draw eco-conscious consumers toward businesses who make a commitment to use it.  However, some consumers have concerns that using recyclable packaging means they’ll have …

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Cotton fills our home through both reusable and single-use products. The clothing that we wear and the towels that we use are commonly made from cotton, as of course are cotton balls, cotton swabs, and even some coffee filters. You’re sure to go through a lot of single-use cotton products, but even cotton clothing and …

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Acrylic is a category of plastic that has uses ranging from electronics, windows, aquariums, and even clothing.  Because acrylic is so widely used, you may not even be aware that a lot of things you have at home are made from it. But if you are sure that something is made from acrylic and you …

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Wood is such a popular material, it would be impossible to name all of the products made from it. But the problem with wood is that trees have to be cut down in order to get it. Considering all of the products that are made from wood, that’s a lot of trees. Being able to …

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Cellophane has become a generic term for a plastic film that is used as a wrapping material. It can be found wrapped around food products, flower bouquets, and gift baskets.  Cellophane allows consumers to see how fresh their food is, and it can help control moisture in both food products and flower bouquets. But if …

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Tissue paper is one of the cheapest gift-wrapping and packing materials that money can buy. It comes in a wide range of colors and prints so that people can truly personalize their gifts.  As the holidays roll around every year, you may find yourself with an abundance of tissue paper that you aren’t sure what …

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When we think of a cork, we typically think of the stopper found in wine bottles that helps with preservation and freshness. But cork has a lot more uses than that. Yes, it’s true that one of the original uses for cork was a bottle stopper, but it is also used to make flotation devices …

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