Posts Tagged ‘plastic’

Similarities And Differences Between Traditional And Plastic Jewellery

In: Home & Family

4 Oct 2010

When people think of jewellery, the thought of gold, silver and precious stones such as diamonds and rubies come to mind. The prices of precious metals and stones like gold and diamonds are not cheap, results in jewellery made of these materials expensive. Plastic jewellery on the other hand, in comparison are relatively inexpensive. It is due to the fact plastic is available in abundant quantities at low prices. For example while a necklace made from 9ct gold may cost a few hundred dollars, a similar item in plastic would amount to less then 10 dollars.

Help Clean Up Pollution As A Consumer

In: Home & Family

14 Jun 2009

Each person can do their part in cleaning up pollution not only in his immediate area but also on a greater scale by being a smart shopper.

Materials Used to Build a Mascot

In: Recreation & Sports

10 Jun 2009

Have you ever wondered what is used to create those team mascots that jump around acting crazy and exciting the fans with their antics? Well, depending on the inspiring creature they are modeled after, there can be many different materials used on the exterior of the mascot, but the initial form is usually made of polyethylene, a type of plastic known for its durability and flexibility. In the past, mascots were usually made of fiberglass which is a heavier and less flexible material, making it impractical upon the invention of polyethylene. Today polyethylene is the most widely used plastic on the planet, thanks to its wide range of uses including building a sturdy and long lasting mascot!

Things to Make Your Yard Look Great

In: Home & Family

4 Jun 2009

Have you ever watched those shows about renovating yards and thought that you wish you could do that? Thats where I was last year with the poor me syndrome. Then one day I woke up and decided to put my budget together and see what I could do. I am so glad I did because I have come a long way since that first day!

Easy Upgrades for Your Yard

In: Home & Family

2 Jun 2009

Its hard not to get discouraged when you watch TV about all the upgrades and changes people are making to their yards without getting a bit frustrated, especially if you dont have an unlimited budget. I was there until I decided to do something about it last year. I simply looked at what I could do within my budget and I have been able to do far more then I had ever thought.

Creating the Yard of Your Dreams

In: Home & Family

24 Mar 2009

After studying everything I could get my hands on at the library about landscaping and renovating a yard, I finally was ready to tackle my yard. Ive been saying this for a year now and I realized I needed a little help to make sure what my wife and I wanted was going in the right direction.

Elements of a Great Yard

In: Home & Family

23 Mar 2009

I had watched landscape shows for a couple of years and bought the landscape software determined to get my yard in shape. Yet it wasnt until I got married two years ago that I really got motivated. My wife and I decided we would rather spend the extra money we had on creating a nice space in the yard than going out to eat and movies.

Where Does All the Plastic Go?

In: Technology

17 Mar 2009

Each year the United States throws out millions of tons of waste. Much of it is plastic. For every ten tons of plastic waste, we only recycle about one ton. So where do the other nine tons go? It goes to the dump where much of it floats away on the wind and rain. Most of that ends up in our oceans. Water bottles, gas cans, plastic bags, and even kayaks break up into tiny particles to be deposited on our beaches. The larger pieces float on the currents out to gyres. Gyres are swirling dead zones in the ocean. Once the debris is in the gyres, it is trapped there forever. These floating trash piles are estimated to be twice the size of Texas, and weigh approximately three million tons.

Are Your Packaging Supplies Sabotaging Your Product?

In: Business

27 Feb 2009

Every year, as companies prepare to launch products, there is a flurry of market research done into the planned market these products will be entering. They always look at things like Is it priced correctly? Is there a need for this product? What is the competition like?


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