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Cardboard is far worse for the environment than most plastic boxes. Cardboard can only be recycled for one thing and one thing only - newspaper. Newspaper can not be recycled therefore goes into the ground with all of its poisonous inks. Plastic boxes, on the other hand, go into the same blue bin, can be recycled over and over for any use from medicine to food to industrial needs. It also outlasts cardboard at least 50 times. For example, most grocery stores benefit from having plastic containers versus cardboard ones and much less impact on the environment.
However, not all plastic is good. PVC is bad for the environment and your health. Polypropylene, on the other hand, is the best alternative. PP is the best choice for most consumers and businesses.
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What is less dense glass or water?
Generally, glass is more dense than water. (There are some types of glass which are less dense.) You can demonstrate this by gently placing a glass full of water in the sink or tub; the glass will sink, indicating that glass is more dense than water. If the glass were to float, we would know that the glass were less dense. Try this with plastic cup; the plastic is normally less dense, and will float.
Why it is safer to use a plastic strip thermometer than a glass thermometer?
Because a glass thermometer has a liquid inside (alcohol or mercury), that can poison you if it brakes.
A plastic disks density is less than water but greater than oil if you put all three together in a glass container where would you see the plastic disk?
The plastic disk would float on top of the water but sink below the layer of oil in the glass container. This is because the density of the plastic disk is in between that of water and oil.
What are the advantages of transporting milk in glass bottles as opposed to plastic cartons?
While less used today, transporting milk in glass bottles generally provides better protection for the milk. Glass bottled milk also tends to taste better, and are more environment friendly than plastic.
Would a marble or a plastic dice sink faster in water?
A plastic dice would likely sink faster in water than a marble. This is because plastic is denser than water, while marbles are often made of glass which is less dense than water.
Is a plastic cup lighter than a glass cup?
Plastic is less dense than glass, so normally a plastic cup is considerably lighter than a glass cup, although in theory a very small glass cup could weigh less than a very large plastic cup.
Which is less costly plastic or glass?
plastic is cheaply available..
Why do plastic bottles cost less to transport than drinks in glass bottles?
Because the plastic containers WEIGH less than glass.
Which is smoother- plastic or glass?
Glass is typically smoother than plastic due to its non-porous surface and molecular structure. Glass is also less likely to accumulate scratches or imperfections compared to plastic, leading to a smoother feel.
Why are cardboard tampons so unconfortable?
Cardboard tampons are less slippery than those with plastic applicators. Both types have their good points. Use the one you find suits you best.
What are the advantages of using plastic skylights?
Plastic skylights weigh less than glass and can be replaced easier. Using plastic instead of glass lowers the fabrication price and allows for more recycled items to be used in its construction.
What is less dense glass or water?
Generally, glass is more dense than water. (There are some types of glass which are less dense.) You can demonstrate this by gently placing a glass full of water in the sink or tub; the glass will sink, indicating that glass is more dense than water. If the glass were to float, we would know that the glass were less dense. Try this with plastic cup; the plastic is normally less dense, and will float.
How to make a glass scratch-less?
I found a company that makes a few different products for glass and Plastic.They are Janvil. Their site is janvil.com . They have glass scratch removers for glass scratches and plastic polish
Why would less manufacturing of plastic save petroleum?
Less manufacturing of plastic would save petroleum because the production of plastic relies on petroleum-based chemicals as raw materials. By reducing plastic production, less petroleum would be needed to extract and produce these chemicals, leading to a conservation of petroleum resources.
Which is a better conductor glass or plastic?
Glass is a better insulator than plastic. Plastic is used on wire for insulation purposes because of its flexibility, where as glass is not. Glass is used as insulators for holding wires to cross arms on power poles as plastic would not stand up to the weather year after year.
What are the benefits of using frames with plastic instead of glass?
Using frames with plastic instead of glass offers benefits such as being lighter, more durable, and less prone to shattering. Additionally, plastic frames are often more affordable and can provide a wider range of design options.
Why it is safer to use a plastic strip thermometer than a glass thermometer?
Because a glass thermometer has a liquid inside (alcohol or mercury), that can poison you if it brakes.
