Comments on: Week 24 Results: 1.9 oz of plastic http://myplasticfreelife.com/2007/12/week-24-results-19-oz-of-plastic/ Learn to live life with less plastic... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. I don't buy new plastic. Join me on my plastic-free journey. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: Anonymous http://myplasticfreelife.com/2007/12/week-24-results-19-oz-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-7503 Anonymous Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:39:10 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/12/week-24-results-1-9-oz-of-plastic/#comment-7503 Plastic caps usually contain a small, narrow ring shaped lining made of rubber(or a soft plastic, I am really not sure). The caps are not recyclable because the companies would have to spend alot of money (and resources)to seperate the lining and plastic of the cap as they are not made of the same type of materials/plastic. And to them, it is just not worth it. Plastic caps usually contain a small, narrow ring shaped lining made of rubber(or a soft plastic, I am really not sure).
The caps are not recyclable because the companies would have to spend alot of money (and resources)to seperate the lining and plastic of the cap as they are not made of the same type of materials/plastic. And to them, it is just not worth it.

]]> By: mackenzie http://myplasticfreelife.com/2007/12/week-24-results-19-oz-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-775 mackenzie Tue, 04 Dec 2007 22:43:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/12/week-24-results-1-9-oz-of-plastic/#comment-775 You may have addressed this elsewhere in your blog, but why aren't twist caps for most bottles recyclable? On close examination, they seem to be relatively simple plastic construction. You'd think somebody would solve this problem... You may have addressed this elsewhere in your blog, but why aren’t twist caps for most bottles recyclable? On close examination, they seem to be relatively simple plastic construction. You’d think somebody would solve this problem…

]]> By: Radical Garbage Man http://myplasticfreelife.com/2007/12/week-24-results-19-oz-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-772 Radical Garbage Man Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:09:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/12/week-24-results-1-9-oz-of-plastic/#comment-772 Envelopes with plastic windows are almost universally recyclable, so don't anybody throw them in the trash.<br/><br/>Here's how it works:<br/><br/>All of the mixed paper, junk mail, envelopes (windows and all) and other paper products (staples and all) are tossed into a big vat of hot water with a mild solvent in it and agitated (just like a humongous washing machine). The paper fibers separate from one another, making new paper pulp. Staples and other heavy foreign objects sink to the bottom and are strained out. Plastic envelope windows and other light-weight contaminants float to the top and are skimmed off.<br/><br/>The plastic windows are a waste product in this process and are rarely re-used, but don't kill the whole envelope (and don't obsess about tearing the little windows out before recycling). In some mills, the floaty plastic waste stuff gets collected to be used as a laminate or additive to other materials for rigidity or water resistance, but I have no idea how prevalent this is. Envelopes with plastic windows are almost universally recyclable, so don’t anybody throw them in the trash.

Here’s how it works:

All of the mixed paper, junk mail, envelopes (windows and all) and other paper products (staples and all) are tossed into a big vat of hot water with a mild solvent in it and agitated (just like a humongous washing machine). The paper fibers separate from one another, making new paper pulp. Staples and other heavy foreign objects sink to the bottom and are strained out. Plastic envelope windows and other light-weight contaminants float to the top and are skimmed off.

The plastic windows are a waste product in this process and are rarely re-used, but don’t kill the whole envelope (and don’t obsess about tearing the little windows out before recycling). In some mills, the floaty plastic waste stuff gets collected to be used as a laminate or additive to other materials for rigidity or water resistance, but I have no idea how prevalent this is.

]]> By: Jessica at Bwlchyrhyd http://myplasticfreelife.com/2007/12/week-24-results-19-oz-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-771 Jessica at Bwlchyrhyd Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:21:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/12/week-24-results-1-9-oz-of-plastic/#comment-771 > 1 plastic cork from a bottle of <br/>> Five Rivers Monterey County <br/>> Chardonnay (2005). <br/><br/>I have got caught out with these before too. I wish there was mandatory labelling on the outside of the bottle so you knew what type of cork it was before buying!<br/><br/>Re greaseproof paper: most commercial greaseproof paper is coated with <a HREF="http://www.zaclon.com/prods_quilon.html" REL="nofollow">quilon</a>. A much healthier choice is <a HREF="http://www.ifyoucare.com/Baking%20products.htm" REL="nofollow">silicone</a> coated greaseproof paper. Either way, as far as I know, neither is recyclable/compostable. Wax paper is a completely different thing and if you use wax paper in baking the wax will melt and you will have a mess! > 1 plastic cork from a bottle of
> Five Rivers Monterey County
> Chardonnay (2005).

I have got caught out with these before too. I wish there was mandatory labelling on the outside of the bottle so you knew what type of cork it was before buying!

Re greaseproof paper: most commercial greaseproof paper is coated with quilon. A much healthier choice is silicone coated greaseproof paper. Either way, as far as I know, neither is recyclable/compostable. Wax paper is a completely different thing and if you use wax paper in baking the wax will melt and you will have a mess!

]]> By: Big D http://myplasticfreelife.com/2007/12/week-24-results-19-oz-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-768 Big D Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:40:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/12/week-24-results-1-9-oz-of-plastic/#comment-768 WOW - Can't believe I didn't think of that! I was just tossing those envelopes in the trash as well :S<br/><br/>Thanks for the heads-up on this!!! WOW – Can’t believe I didn’t think of that! I was just tossing those envelopes in the trash as well :S

Thanks for the heads-up on this!!!

]]> By: The Green Cat http://myplasticfreelife.com/2007/12/week-24-results-19-oz-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-766 The Green Cat Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:37:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/12/week-24-results-1-9-oz-of-plastic/#comment-766 I was just thinking this same thing the other day Beth. I received a renewal notice from the Sierra Club with a plastic window but it included a note saying that the window was actually some biodegradable plant starch. Ok, I know that will never biodegrade in the landfill but at least it's not plastic, right? I was just thinking this same thing the other day Beth. I received a renewal notice from the Sierra Club with a plastic window but it included a note saying that the window was actually some biodegradable plant starch. Ok, I know that will never biodegrade in the landfill but at least it’s not plastic, right?

]]> By: polythenepam http://myplasticfreelife.com/2007/12/week-24-results-19-oz-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-765 polythenepam Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:29:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/12/week-24-results-1-9-oz-of-plastic/#comment-765 Hi Beth <br/><br/>Polythene Pam here. Thanks for looking at my site. In answer to your questions<br/><br/>Greaseproof paper is a greased unbleached paper used in cooking and food storage. It used to be used before plastic. I’m afraid I have no idea what the grease used is except that is food grade. Try<br/><br/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wax_paper<br/><br/>The link says don’t use wax paper in cooking but we have greaseproof lining paper we do use for cooking so perhaps they are not talking about quite the same thing. Try this link<br/><br/>http://www.waitrose.com/recipes/glossarytermpopup.aspx?glossaryid=519&hideVideoLinks=true<br/><br/>I have heard about baking soda as a hair wash but never tried it. Cant you get soap flakes over there. here they come in a cardboard box and last for ever. <br/><br/>Re deodorants - I hardly ever use my crystal. Try searching for - I find washing seems to keep me sweat free. I really would advise that you don’t use regular deodorants or antiperspirants as I am sure you know they contain all kinds of nasties. <br/><br/>I found this on Amazon USA. It looks the same to me. The stone will probably come wrapped in a plastic bag but that is far preferable to the massive amounts of packaging that goes into most deodorants<br/><br/>http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Deodorant-Stone-Large/dp/B00028P4HY/ref=pd_sim_hpc_img_3<br/><br/>http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Deodorant-Natural-Deodorant-Rock/dp/B00028QFBS/ref=pd_sim_hpc_img_3<br/><br/>Hope this has been of some help.<br/><br/>Good luck with your quest. Keep in touch<br/><br/>PolyPam Hi Beth

Polythene Pam here. Thanks for looking at my site. In answer to your questions

Greaseproof paper is a greased unbleached paper used in cooking and food storage. It used to be used before plastic. I’m afraid I have no idea what the grease used is except that is food grade. Try

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wax_paper

The link says don’t use wax paper in cooking but we have greaseproof lining paper we do use for cooking so perhaps they are not talking about quite the same thing. Try this link

http://www.waitrose.com/recipes/glossarytermpopup.aspx?glossaryid=519&hideVideoLinks=true

I have heard about baking soda as a hair wash but never tried it. Cant you get soap flakes over there. here they come in a cardboard box and last for ever.

Re deodorants – I hardly ever use my crystal. Try searching for – I find washing seems to keep me sweat free. I really would advise that you don’t use regular deodorants or antiperspirants as I am sure you know they contain all kinds of nasties.

I found this on Amazon USA. It looks the same to me. The stone will probably come wrapped in a plastic bag but that is far preferable to the massive amounts of packaging that goes into most deodorants

http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Deodorant-Stone-Large/dp/B00028P4HY/ref=pd_sim_hpc_img_3

http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Deodorant-Natural-Deodorant-Rock/dp/B00028QFBS/ref=pd_sim_hpc_img_3

Hope this has been of some help.

Good luck with your quest. Keep in touch

PolyPam

]]> By: har mar http://myplasticfreelife.com/2007/12/week-24-results-19-oz-of-plastic/comment-page-1/#comment-764 har mar Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:15:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2007/12/week-24-results-1-9-oz-of-plastic/#comment-764 im guessing the plastic window is a security issue. i've often thought of that when putting my checks and bills into the mail of a windowless envelope thinking anyone can just stick their finger in the hole and see how much my check is written for and stuff. that's my best guess. im guessing the plastic window is a security issue. i’ve often thought of that when putting my checks and bills into the mail of a windowless envelope thinking anyone can just stick their finger in the hole and see how much my check is written for and stuff. that’s my best guess.

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