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![Types of Plastics + Meanings [Infographic] | ecogreenlove](https://ecogreenlove.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/10042016_plasticscheatsheet.png?w=888&h=360&crop=1)
I found this infographic very informative and useful. The aim of this, originally, is to know which plastic is “best for you”. We, at ecogreenlove, think plastic is no good for anybody since is at the moment out of our hands and polluting our bodies and our planet. But, is important to know the different types of plastic and the meaning behind those numbers inside of the “Recycling” symbol to know what and why we should avoid them.
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![Off-gassing [Infographic] | ecogreenlove](https://i0.wp.com/www.custommade.com/blog/content/uploads/2015/04/off-gassing-embed.jpg "Off-gassing [Infographic] | ecogreenlove")
by Custom Made
Off-gassing (also known as out-gassing) refers to the release of airborne particulates or chemicals—dubbed volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—from common household products. Potential sources of off-gassing range from construction materials to carpeting, cabinetry, furniture, paint, and any number of household goods. Some of the most common chemicals off-gassed from household items include formaldehyde, benzene, ammonia, and toluene. While off-gassing can be easily identified by so-called “new car” and “new carpet” smells, it can also be odorless.
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