Plastic Facts

There are more plastic flamingos in the U.S, than real ones!

Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.

The United States produces enough plastic film annually to cover the entire state of Texas.

Contrary to popular belief, plastic cutting boards are more likely to harbor bacteria than wood ones. New plastic boards are easier to clean, but ones with cuts are nearly impossible to completely disinfect, whereas wood ones absorb and kill bacteria, regardless of age or use.

Galalith is a type of plastic that can be made from milk. It is odourless, insoluble in water, biodegradable, anti-allergenic, antistatic, and virtually non-flammable.