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Plastic or Composite Lumber

The plastic or composite lumber market, in particular, is an exciting 21st century development that provides a long-lasting, alternative to traditional hardwood. The product uses recycled or virgin plastic, often mixing it with natural fibres such as wood to create a composite lumber product that offers benefits traditional wood just …

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Reusable grocery bags may pose public health risk

There is a growing trend to reusable packaging overall in an effort to encourage reduction. The position of the plastics industry is clear. The industry strongly supports reduction and reuse, and recognizes use of reusables as good environmental practice, but it does not want to see these initiatives inadvertently compromise …

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Reusable bags can become breeding ground for bacteria, yeast and mold

study conducted by three independent testing laboratories has concluded that reusable shopping bags can pose a significant health risk by acting as a breeding ground for bacteria, mold and yeast. The study was commissioned last fall by a consumer coalition to gain a better understanding of how people use reusable …

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