Textiles Plastic Wood Paper Metal Introduction Straws are typically made from polypropylene plastic, an oil-based lightweight thermoplastic that is safe for contact with food and beverage. Polypropylene is also used to make many types of food packaging such as yogurt containers, bottles and caps. Straw Wars Steps are now being taken to reduce the amount of straws…
Textiles Plastic Wood Paper Metal Introduction There are many different types of hard plastics we use every day, but most of these are derived from crude oil. Common plastics include polyethylene (PE) used for bottles, jars and furniture (see ECOStep design entry Green Step), polystyrene used for disposable food containers and plastic tableware, PVC used…
Textiles Plastic Wood Paper Metal Introduction Rubber is a thermo-set plastic which means it cannot be recycled. It is generally shredded at end of life into a “crumb” which is used for shock absorption in flooring (e.g. in playgrounds) or used as insulation. Emergency workers stand next to a fire at a tyre dump near…
