Archive for December, 2009

The Benefits of Using Plastic Lumber for a Playground

Now since many more people are becoming more environmentally conscious and are trying to find more ways to become greener, it makes perfect sense that many are using plastic lumber. Plastic lumber is one of the most common green building materials that is being used today for playground equipment. This type of plastic product is [...]

What the Numbers Mean on Plastic

Many of us recognize the recycling triangle that is stamped on the bottom of many plastic products. One thing that many us do not know is what the numbers mean or what they are for, that are stamped within this triangle. These numbers tell the recycling plant what type of plastic the container or product [...]

How Plastic Lumber is Made

Plastic lumber is becoming a popular green building material. This product is made from recycled plastics. But, many individuals do not know how this amazing building product is made. Hopefully this article will take the mystery out of how plastic lumber is made. Many of us wonder what happens to that empty plastic milk jug [...]