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There are so many types of waxes out there. And when we hear the term “wax,” we typically think of candles. But despite its name that means “little candle,” candelilla wax has uses that extend far beyond candle-making. With so many uses, it raises concerns about whether or not candelilla wax is sustainable. Candelilla wax …
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If cheese is a food staple in your household, you may have come into contact with cheese wax – the coating around some types of cheese that helps to retain moisture and prevents mold growth. But whether you make your own cheese or you prefer store-bought, you may have an excess of cheese wax that …
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Soy is known as the “king of beans.” The soybean industry is quite large due to demand for soybean products around the world. It is such a necessary crop that the production of it today is 15 times what it was in the 1950s. The largest producers of soybeans are Argentina, Brazil, and the United …
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Have you ever seen someone close an envelope, package, or document and then seal it with a fancy stamp? That fancy stamp is made from sealing wax, which is used to both verify the identity of the sender and as security to show whether or not the letter has been tampered with. Sealing wax comes …
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If you love scented candles, makeup, or cooking, then you – whether knowingly or not – have used a lot of paraffin wax. Likewise, if you work in the maintenance, electrical, and mechanic fields, you’ve also probably used a lot of paraffin wax. Paraffin wax has more uses than you may be aware of. But …
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Wax has many uses including candles, cooking, shoe and furniture polish, beauty products, sealants and coatings, and more. The term wax doesn’t just refer to one specific type. There are different types of waxes with their own unique uses. But when you no longer have use for your wax products, how should you dispose of …
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Vinyl is known as the world’s most versatile plastic. From it’s discovery in the early 1920s, there have been new products made from vinyl in every decade since. Increased uses for vinyl means new ways to process it have increased as well, raising concerns about the eco-friendliness of it. Those concerns are valid, because vinyl …
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Rice is a staple food that is widely consumed by many cultures all over the world. Look at the menu of any restaurant and you’re sure to see several dish options that contain rice, regardless of the type of cuisine that is served. With so many different varieties of rice and it being a widely …
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Being used for tires, gloves, and pencil erasers among other things, the widespread use of rubber is not showing any signs of slowing down. The elasticity of rubber along with its durability and ability to be molded are just a few of the favorable qualities that rubber has. But since the supply of and demand …
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Resin has been in use in industrial settings for almost 100 years as a coating to make surfaces easier to clean. But recently, the use of resin has been popular for crafting and use in home decor, particularly for jewelry, keychains, coasters, and even furniture. The increase in the use of resin raises the question …
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