Posts tagged Polyurethane
Band aids
Band aids

Most band-aids are made of plastic. The adhesive sheet of a band-aid is usually made from either PVC, polyethylene, or polyurethane. It is a single-use plastic item, but unlike other single-use plastics, band-aids can’t be replaced by a reusable item. Polyurethane is, like all plastics, petroleum-based and is the same toxic compound found in chemical-laden mattresses.

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My Green Goodie InfoArlette DiederiksBand aids, plasters, plastic band aids, chemicals, PVC, Polyurethane, polyethylene, Vinyl, polyvinyl chloride, dioxins, health, Environment, rubber latex, latex, biodegradable, SCOBY, kombucha, Wooly lambs ear, Stachys byzantina, antibacterial, Cotton, Everyday good co, PATCH strips, PATCH, bamboo fiber, CompostableComment
Synthetic textile fibers
Synthetic textile fibers

Our clothes are made of either natural fibers or synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers are made of polymers. The word polymer refers to a chemical substance composed of molecules that form long repeating chains, a characteristic that is useful in synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers are made of chemicals that are often derived from coal or petroleum.

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My Green Goodie InfoArlette DiederiksSynthetic fibers, Polymers, Chemicals, Petroleum-based fibers, Not biodegradable, Man-made fabrics, Nylon, Polyester, Spandex, Lycra, Elastane, Acrylic, Rayon, Neoprene, Polychloroprene, Polyurethane, Pub Chem, Petroleum, Adhesives, Velcro, GasesComment