08.08.2017 0600 Teflon became popular because it is non-reactive due to its strong carbon–fluorine bonds; it reduces friction and energy consumption of machinery when used as a lubricant. Though it was claimed to be the best-known chemical inventions of the 20th century, today, Teflon has been touted as a serious health hazard to humans as … Continue reading The Problem With Teflon
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The Dangers Of Microfiber Cloths
03.07.2017 0600 You know when a new product comes out, and it promises to eliminate chemicals and cut down on the process of cleaning, and then we wait ten years or so, and figure out the drawbacks from this said new product? Yeah, that's what this post is about. So when microfiber cloths hit mainstream … Continue reading The Dangers Of Microfiber Cloths
The Problem With Disposable Chopsticks
11.17.2016 0800 The world's fast growing appetite for Asian food has a lot to do with both population growth and economic development on the continent. Demand has soared in China, where GDP per capita has increased more than ten fold since 2000, and also in Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. The long-standing myth that disposable chopsticks … Continue reading The Problem With Disposable Chopsticks
Understanding Recycling Glass
10.13.2016 0800 Glass Recycling Process Link Of all the materials that we are continually reminded of as consumers to recycle, glass has to be within the top three on that list; the other being paper and aluminum. I have to admit that I prefer glass and aluminum over paper though. Paper cannot be washed clean … Continue reading Understanding Recycling Glass
Understanding Recycling Aluminum Cans
Recycling 10.07.2016 0800 Aluminum Can Recycling Link Aluminum seems to be one of the more common materials in the United States in which the public is reminded to recycle consistently. It's a great material that can be reused and can create a closed loop system if recycled properly.The infographic above shows the lifecycle of an aluminum … Continue reading Understanding Recycling Aluminum Cans
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