10 Products that Hide Plastic in Plain Sight
It may surprise you.
Plastic is fantastic as a material. Its versatility means it’s used to make everything from food packaging, bottles, containers, to durable objects like tables and chairs, and parts of electric appliances.
As such, it has crept into all facets of our lives. Here’s a list of 10 everyday objects that you may not realize contain plastic.
Pillow stuffing
These days, pillow stuffings are usually made with polyester. This could be a good use of recycled plastic, but most pillow manufacturers wouldn’t use recycled plastic because of a higher price tag. I’m sure there are pillow makers who make pillows from recycled polyester, keep an eye out for them!
Even then, the pillows still can’t be recycled at the end of their lifespan. It doesn’t help that pillows stuffed with synthetic fibers also have a shorter lifespan than their foam and latex counterparts.
So, the next time you want to buy a new set of pillows, be it regular pillows or throw pillows, or even a dog/cat bed, remember what they’re made with. And keep these questions in mind:
- Can you wash your old throw pillow?
- Use fewer throw pillows?
- Is it possible to repurpose old…
