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10 SURPRISING THINGS MADE FROM PLASTIC

Plastic is rapidly transforming our world allowing us to manufacture cheap, durable products at a scale never thought possible. Of the many products we use in our daily lives youd be surprised just how many are made from plastic. Here are a few that might raise an eyebrow. http://www.allgreenrecycling.com

Supermarket CartsThe humble supermarket cart is now being made out of plastic! No more fighting with the old metal clunker. The new and improved plastic shopping cart is strong, lightweight and much easier to use than its metal counterpart. Say goodbye to wrestling matches with that broken trolley down the supermarket aisle.http://www.allgreenrecycling.com

Winter Adventure JacketsThat down winter coat you purchased last winter the one with the shiny padded outer? Thats made out of plastic too. Good quality jackets will use genuine down fill on the inside, but the outer shell can be made from plastic: recycled PET plastic soda bottles in fact.http://www.allgreenrecycling.com

Plastic ChairsNext time you head to a NFL match at your local stadium,check out the seating options. The chairs in stadiums, and many other styles of chairs for home and business, are made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic.http://www.allgreenrecycling.com

You wouldnt believe it, but there are now plastic decks that look like the real timber variety. Manufacturers such asTrexhave developed a way to recycle polyethylene plastic wraps, films and bags that you use every day to make beautiful wooden decking for you home. Who wouldve thought plastic bags could make something so beautiful!Outdoor Deckinghttp://www.allgreenrecycling.com

Clothing ItemsSynthetic fabrics such as nylon, polyester, spandex etc. are all derived from plastics. Offering high flexibility, performance and durability, these fabrics are commonplace in the majority of clothing on the market today. Sports shirts, environmentally friendly board shorts, baseball caps all these clothing items are now being manufactured from fabrics that contain plastics.http://www.allgreenrecycling.com

Cutlery and KitchenwareThose who enjoy a good picnic, or who go camping (especially the backcountry variety) will be very familiar with plastic cutlery and plastic crockery. A modern day convenience, and a staple at take-out stores worldwide, the creation of plastic cutlery is another perfect example of the many useful things we use daily hat are made from plastic.http://www.allgreenrecycling.com

ToysChristmas wouldnt be the same without the Tonka Truck and Barbie Doll, or even the latest trends like the Anki Overdrive racecar set. All these, and many more, are toys made from plastic materials. Could you imagine receiving a mini pedal-car carved entirely from wood? While these types of toys are still available, it much more common to find them made from plastic.http://www.allgreenrecycling.com

A surprising item that makes the made from plastic list is the humble tennis ball. Their furry outer layer is manufactured using Type 1 or PET plastic sourced from beverage bottles and milk jugs sold in stores. Bottles are shredded, cleaned, melted and spooled into thin threads as the material hardens and dries. Now you know where the tennis ball gets its hair done!Tennis Ballshttp://www.allgreenrecycling.com

The gym tiles at your local fitness center, or even in your gym at home, are manufactured from a plastic-based material. Many manufacturers are using gym tiles to test out new ways to recycle plastic materials as well. As an example, shoe manufacturer Nike has been collecting worn-out sneakers as part a program that creates gym tiles from ground up sneakers that have been donated. The plastic / rubber composite material can also be used to make various sporting surfaces including running tracks and tennis courts.Gym Tileshttp://www.allgreenrecycling.com

Golf BallsThe hardened, white, dimpled outer surface of a golf ball is, surprisingly, made from plastic. Extremely hard and durable, the material used to manufacture a golf ball outer is an excellent example of plastic being used to achieve seemingly impossible feats withstanding extreme impact force from a golfers swing.http://www.allgreenrecycling.com

Comparison Table LayoutPlastic has many surprising applications, and the push now is to ensure plastic products are manufactured using recycled plastic materials where possible. These are just a few unique ways that plastic is being used to supply our needs, and as technology advances, youre likely to see plastic pop up in even more day-to-day uses that will change our lives in even more surprising ways.http://www.allgreenrecycling.com

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