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Different Uses of Recycled HDPE Plastic

The Environmental Blog

In the United States, HDPE is a commonly used plastic. This plastic is sturdy, so it can resist bursting and tearing. Also, it’s an easy-to-recycle plastic polymer in which recycling companies collect and process HDPE products. For recycling purposes, you’ll find HDPE labeled as #2 plastic.

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This cool electric skateboard is made from recycled plastic

Inhabitat - Innovation

One designer felt inspired to clean up his town's coastline by turning plastic waste into electric skateboards.

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Cool collaboration? Firms showcase SIM card made from recycled refrigerators

Envirotec Magazine

Electrical systems developer Thales and resource recovery firm Veolia have joined forces to create what is seemingly the first eco-designed SIM card made from recycled plastic. The polymer plastic found in high concentrations in waste electrical and electronic equipment is processed at Veolia’s recycling plant in France.

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Nimble makes phone accessories from recycled plastic, CDs and more

Inhabitat - Innovation

Nimble is taking care of plastic and e-waste by turning them into cool new accessories for your smart phone.

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Advisory group reminds Scots to recycle old batteries

Envirotec Magazine

Shops that sell large volumes of batteries have to provide a battery recycling collection. The Scottish government-funded circular economy advisory group Zero Waste Scotland is reminding Scots that they should recycle batteries separately to other household waste after a new survey revealed a quarter of people dispose of them incorrectly.

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Used coffee pods can be recycled to produce filaments for 3D printing

Envirotec Magazine

The plastic in used coffee pods can be recycled to make filament for 3D printers, according to British and Brazilian researchers who claim to have successfully tested a process to do so. The extruded material is then cooled and spooled to produce the filament of interest,” he explained.

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Top Three Things That Are Cool and Great 100% Eco, Organic plus Recycled Plastic Apparel to Save Us!

Green Living Guy

First, my son recently wore one to school and got into a discussion with one of his friends (third graders mind you) and asked Tyler would my son be wearing a shirt that is made of if the plastic if it was a bad thing. The post Top Three Things That Are Cool and Great 100% Eco, Organic plus Recycled Plastic Apparel to Save Us!