The Different Types Of Plastics And Their Classifications Article By Jill Tooley

Article By Jill Tooley

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The Different Types Of Plastics And Their Classifications

• Plastic is an essential component of numerous consumer products, including water bottles and product containers. However, not every kind of plastic is the same. In 1988, the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) established a classification system to help consumers and recyclers properly recycle and dispose of each different type based on its chemical makeup. 
• Today, manufacturers follow a coding system and place a number, or SPI code, on each plastic product, usually molded into the bottom. Although you should always verify the plastic classification number of each product you use, especially if you plan on recycling it, this guide provides a basic outline of the different plastic types associated with each code number.

• Plastic marked with an SPI code of 1 is made with polyethylene terephthalate, which is also known as PETE or PET. 
•  PETE-based containers sometimes absorb odors and flavors from foods and drinks that are stored inside of them. Items made from this plastic are commonly recycled. 
•  PETE plastic is used to make many common household items like beverage bottles, medicine jars, peanut butter jars, combs, bean bags, and rope. Recycled PETE is used to make tote bags, carpet, fiberfill material in winter clothing, and more.

• The SPI code of 2 identifies plastic made with high-density polyethylene, or HDPE. HDPE products are very safe and are not known to leach any chemicals into foods or drinks. 

• (However, due to the risk of contamination from previously held substances, please note: it is NEVER safe to reuse an HDPE bottle as a food or drink container if it didn’t originally contain food or drink!) 
• HDPE products are commonly recycled. Items made from this plastic include containers for milk, motor oil, shampoos and conditioners, soap bottles, detergents, and bleaches. Many personalized toys are made from this plastic as well. 
• Recycled HDPE is used to make plastic crates, plastic lumber, fencing, and more.

• Plastic labeled with an SPI code of 3 is made with polyvinyl chloride, or PVC. PVC is not often recycled and can be harmful if ingested. 
•  PVC is used for all kinds of pipes and tiles, but it's most commonly found in plumbing pipes. 
• This kind of plastic should not come in contact with food items. Recycled PVC is used to make flooring, mobile home skirting, and other industrial-grade items.

• Plastic marked with an SPI code of 4 is made with low-density polyethylene, or LDPE. LDPE is not commonly recycled, but it is recyclable in certain areas. 
•  It tends to be both durable and flexible. It also is not known to release harmful chemicals into objects in contact with it, making it a safe choice for food storage. 
•  Plastic cling wrap, sandwich bags, squeezable bottles, and plastic grocery bags all are made from LDPE. 
• Recycled LDPE is used to make garbage cans, lumber, furniture, and many other products seen in and around the house.

• Consumers will find the SPI code of 5 on plastic items made with polypropylene, or PP. PP can be recycled but is not accepted for recycling as commonly as PETE or HDPE.

• This type of plastic is strong and can usually withstand higher temperatures. 
• Among many other products, it is used to make plastic diapers, Tupperware, margarine containers, yogurt boxes, syrup bottles, prescription bottles, and some stadium cups. Plastic bottle caps often are made from PP as well. 
• Recycled PP is used to make ice scrapers, rakes, battery cables, and similar items that need to be durable.

• Plastic marked with an SPI code of 6 is made with polystyrene, also known as PS and most commonly known as Styrofoam. PS can be recycled, but not efficiently; recycling it takes a lot of energy, which means that few places accept it. 
• Disposable coffee cups, plastic food boxes, plastic cutlery, packing foam, and packing peanuts are made from PS. Recycled PS is used to make many different kinds of products, including insulation, license plate frames,rulers. 

• The SPI code of 7 is used to designate miscellaneous types of plastic that are not defined by the other six codes. Polycarbonate and polylactide are included in this category. 

• These types of plastics are difficult to recycle. Polycarbonate, or PC, is used in baby bottles, large water bottles (multiple-gallon capacity), compact discs, and medical storage containers. 
•  Recycled plastics in this category are used to make plastic lumber, among other products.

• SPI codes can be confusing for anyone unfamiliar with them or the different kinds of plastic they identify. 
• However, learning about them can help consumers make more informed decisions related to their health and help recyclers sort their plastics more effectively. 
•  Remember, informed consumers can demand that plastics manufacturers provide better products. 
•  So keep these plastic classification numbers and plastic types in mind, and don’t forget to put your newfound knowledge to use -- always check a product’s classification code prior to recycling it or re-using it!

What is the difference between a tomato sauce and a ketchup?

Strictly speaking, the dictionaries are correct: Tomato ketchup is a form of tomato sauce, since a sauce is simply "a liquid, semi-solid, or cream food served on other foods".

Difference : 

• Ketchup is most often eaten with pizza, spaghetti, Sandwich, French fries, Burger and hot dogs.
• Sauce is most often eaten with fried foods, meat loaf, and hamburgers.

• Ketchup is cold and is never heated as a rule.
• Sauce is generally served hot.

• Ketchup was prepared with tomatoes, sugar, onions, garlic vinegar/ acetic acid and spices.
• Sauce is made from tomatoes, oil, meat or vegetable stock, and spices. Vinegar is not usually used.

• Ketchup always contains sugar and almost is always thickened, and it contains no lumps or non-blended components.
• Sauce generally does not contain much added sugar or other "sweet spices", and it may or may not be completely blended. The tomatoes may or may not be cooked before blending.

Incredible facts about the royal residence, 'Rashtrapati Bhawan'

• Architect : Edwin Lutyens
• It is a four-storey mansion built by using 700 million bricks and 3 million cubic feet of stone.
• There are 340-room  with a floor area of 200,000 square feet.
• This magnificent building includes Mughal garden and staff quarters at a whopping amount of 14 million rupees.
• It houses 74 lobbies and galleries, one and a half miles of corridors, 18 staircases and 37 fountains.
• Its construction started during the British era and took 17 years to complete; even though it was scheduled to be completed in 4 years and on the eighteenth year, India became independent.
• The architectural pattern of the building is the fusion of Indian and European design.
• The lavish residence has a lavish Banquet Hall that can accommodate 104 people at a time.

• The beautiful Mughal Garden spans over 13 acres of land and is a fusion of Mughal and British styles.
• Ashoka Hall : originally the Ball Room of the Viceroys, complete with a wooden dance floor with springs underneath.
• The bells are similar in style to Indian Hindu and Buddhist temples, the idea being inspired from a Jain temple at Moodabidri in Karnataka. One bell is on each corner at the top of the column.
•  On 26 January 1950, when Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India and occupied this building, it was renamed as Rashtrapati Bhavan - the President's House.

Intresting Facts about the Indian Parliament

• The Parliament of India is circular which represents “Continuity”.
• Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are horse shoe in shape.
• Lok Sabha carpet is green in color which represents that India is an Agriculture land and the people here are elected from grass root level, Rajya Sabha carpet is red in color which denotes royalty and also tells about the sacrifice done by the freedom fighters.
• The library in the Indian Parliament is the second largest in India.
• Circumference of Parliament is 1/3rd of a mile i.e. 536.33m.
• The first hour (i.e. between 11 to 12 noon) is known as the Question Hour. During this MPs put forward questions about the policies, government and different bills.
• Around 12 noon MPs can discuss any important topic with prior notice to the Speaker. This is known as Zero Hour.
• Parliament canteen is the cheapest in the country with 3 course veg meal in 61 Rs and Chicken Biryani for Rs. 51 (Highest amount in the list)
• President's office is in Room number 13 of Parliament ( 13 no. is not so unlucky in this case).
• Voting in Parliament is done electronically for the questions asked, amendments, new bills etc. There is a voting console, a system with colored buttons, green for a Yes, Red for No and Yellow for abstain.

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