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2. Disposable food packaging - Wikipedia

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   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also says that an often-cited waste prevention measure is the use of washable plates, cups, and napkins instead of the disposable variety. While this will reduce solid waste, it will have other environmental effects, such as increased water and energy use. Overall, reusable dishware – even if only ...

3. Tyvek - Wikipedia

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   Though Tyvek superficially resembles paper (for example, it can be written and printed on), it is plastic, and it cannot be recycled with paper. Some Tyvek products are marked with the #2 resin-code for HDPE, and can be collected with plastic bottles as part of some municipal curbside recycling programs. DuPont runs a program in the United ...

4. Disposable tableware - Wikipedia

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   As is the case for disposable cups, materials used are usually paper, plastic (including expanded polystyrene foam), or plastic-coated paper. Recycling rates are especially low for paper-based products, especially when soiled with (wet and / or oily) scraps due to diminished recyclate quality.

5. 9 Things You Need to Stop Putting in Your Washing Machine ASAP

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   The machine's agitation and high-speed spin can damage the foam. "They probably shouldn't even be hand-washed, as the foam can tear from the weight of the water," says Forté. Instead, invest in a ...

6. Disposable cup - Wikipedia

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   A disposable paper cup Disposable plastic cups A disposable foam cup containing coffee. A disposable cup is a type of tableware and disposable food packaging. Disposable cup types include paper cups, plastic cups and foam cups. [1] [2] Expanded polystyrene is used to manufacture foam cups, [3] and polypropylene is used to manufacture plastic ...

7. Parchment vs. Wax Paper: Do You Know Which One Goes in ... - AOL

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   Wax paper is also a non-stick coated paper, but rather than silicone, it is coated in (spoiler alert!) wax. It's paraffin wax, to be more specific, which makes it moisture-proof and grease-proof, too.