I need to glue some ABS models with smooth surfaces to an ABS sheet. Would it be better to glue them to the smooth or haircell side of the sheet? And do you have any recommendations on an adhesive that could support roughly 1lb per square inch that is also low VOC? submitted by /u/WinLAX [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Today the European Parliament has approved the final version of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. This was expected to be a milestone in tackling the waste crisis we are living in, with each European consuming almost 190 kg of packaging waste in 2021 alone. Have you read this news today? New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging | News | European Parliament (europa.eu) submitted by /u/EmpowerKit [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

As mentioned above, I did not realize that the plastic packaging from a tea wrapper was stuck to the bottom of my pan before turning on the stove. The plastic caught on fire and caused a little flame that went out on its own soon after. I am worried about if it let out anything toxic or if it is safe to continue being in the apartment. I turned on vent and opened window. submitted by /u/NervousUser1234 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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I'm working on a sculpture design for my design class, and I am planning on using recycled HDPE plastic for the actual sculpture. I need the plastic to be multiple colors within a similar color range. The sculpture outside in an area that gets kind of hot and humid in the summertime. So I'm trying to find a plastic paint that I can use that will last outside for a longtime, without fading or peeling. Any recommendations? submitted by /u/elephant_in_my_room [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Looking to confirm if this is plastic or genuine carbon fiber? Thanks. submitted by /u/IntrepidHawk7396 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I was rinsing my Silk brand Almond Creamer #2 bottle, when I noticed the How2Recycle label has a line through the chasing arrows, indicating to me that it shouldn't be recycled. The bottle of the How2Recycle label says Plastic Bottle. The bottle seems no different than the vast majority of similar creamer bottles. It has a plastic wrap label, as do all the others. Hard to believe this is a typo. So - anyone know why I can't recycle this #2 bottle? I am sending Silk an email, but I feel like I'd get a quicker answer without a marketing spin here. Thanks submitted by /u/Otherwise-Print-6210 [v ..read more

Hello! I've been curious about what type of plastic most of those bottles we see are made of like Coke plastic bottles. I remember seeing 'PET' or 'PETE(1)' labeled on the bottom of Coke bottles, but what about the label part? No info could tell me what kind of plastic they were made of. https://preview.redd.it/vjwoq2nnvivc1.jpg?width=190&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=26aab608cac6d708a1d1d4a525107c623d377815 https://preview.redd.it/a16g0g4jvivc1.jpg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc74f2cbc62c6eb66209ec51d139926c84e85d59 submitted by /u/Street_Distance_9586 [visit red ..read more

Any ideas? I found a similar post online, from 2003, where someone recommended Cellulose Propionate. It is/was manufactured by Eastman (trade name Tenite) and American Polymers (trade name Ampol) according to that post. However I can't find where I would be able to purchase this in flat sheets that I could cut to the size I need. Any recommendations where to source this or if this is even a material that would make sense based on what I'm looking for? I appreciate y'all's help :) submitted by /u/OptimusLovell [visit reddit] [comments ..read more