The Most Common Types of Plastic

Plastic can come in all shapes in sizes—literally. From children’s toys to military equipment, plastic has become one of the most ubiquitous materials on the market. However, while we usually lump all plastic together under one category, there are actually many different types of plastics that are used in the world. Here we discuss the […]
How to Clean and Disinfect Everyday Plastic Products

With the COVID-19 outbreak still spreading across the country, keeping our plastic products clean is of the utmost importance. While we’ve discussed how to sanitize plastic medical equipment, how do you do the same with the plastic items you use on a daily basis? Here we go through the steps: Cleaning vs. Disinfecting Before we […]
Is Plastic a Good Insulator?

Many industries require materials that cannot conduct electricity or heat. After all, you don’t want to be shocked or burned while handling specific equipment. To prevent this, many appliances need to be coated in a material that does not conduct electricity or heat. In other words, they need to be insulators. Many people turn […]