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Plastic Recycling

There are seven different categories of plastics that can be recycled, as described below:
#1 PETE
Polyethylene terephthalate
A strong, shatter-resistant plastic that is inexpensive to produce. Bottles for soda, water, mouthwash, various…

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Xylene

Xylene is an extremely toxic, organic compound that is often found in graffiti and scuff removers, spray paints and some adhesives. Symptoms of acute exposure may include headache, fatigue, irritability,…

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Wind Turbine

A wind turbine is a device that converts the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical energy that can be used to drive equipment such as pumps. The addition of…

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Waste Reduction or Wa...

This term refers to consuming less and throwing away less. All products purchased, or at least their packaging or containers, will eventually require disposal. Packaging alone now accounts for 33%…

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Volatile Organic Comp...

VOCs include a variety of chemicals emitted by a wide array of products. Examples of household products that may contain VOCs are paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides,…

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USDA Organic

Only products in which every ingredient is organically produced as defined by the National Organics Standards Board, which bans the use of harmful pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and genetic engineering can…

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Trisodium Nitrilotria...

NTA can be found in laundry detergents, stain removers and soap scum removers. Prolonged inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. NTA also causes irritation…

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Toxin

A toxin is a poison. Within the scientific community, it is the term used specifically to refer to poisonous substances that are produced by living organisms (animals, plants or bacteria)….

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Toluene

Toluene is added to gasoline, is used to produce benzene and is also used as a solvent. The central nervous system (CNS) is the primary target for toluene toxicity in…

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Synthetic

Compounds that are prepared by reaction of other compounds are referred to as synthetic. Naturally occurring substances can be produced synthetically, as can compounds that do not otherwise occur in…

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