Industrial Plastics
Will Science Ever Produce a ‘Plastic-Eating’ Bacteria?
We consider it part of our mission to stay abreast of what is happening in the recycling world with regards to scientific study. Recently, we have been quite interested in a number of research projects designed to create bacteria capable of breaking down plastic’s components. We find ourselves wondering if science will ever create the…
Read MorePost-industrial Plastic: What Is It and Why Does Seraphim Care?
Here on our website, we discuss the different types of plastics we purchase. We sometimes refer to those plastics as ‘post-industrial’. The term may not mean much to individuals and organizations that are not involved in the recycling game. To us, it means a lot. Post-industrial plastic is part of a much broader category of…
Read MoreDo Companies Have a Responsibility to Reduce Waste?
The global business climate sure has changed over the last fifty years. Today, both small businesses and corporations alike are facing mounting pressure to be more cognizant of things like social justice and environmental protection. So much so that an entire industry has cropped up to help companies identify and manage their perceived corporate responsibilities.…
Read MoreCircular Products: What Are They and Do They Really Exist?
As a company specializing in industrial plastic recycling, we have a vested interest in the circular economy. The circular economy is of course, fueled by circular products. At least that is the underlying thought. What you might not know is that the circular economy principle is not as black-and-white as it might seem. This is…
Read MorePolyester: A Great Material for Both Clothing and Water Bottles
Did you know that your plastic water bottles have something have common with the cheesy leisure suits you found in your grandfather’s closet a few years back? It turns out that both were made from polyester. Different forms of polyester were used, mind you, but the foundational materials were pretty much the same. Obviously, there…
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