#Polypropylene Foams

[chocolatepot]

I'm so tired of being anxious about work! I'm tired of it consuming my energy during the day and keeping me up at night!

[yourgamemasterthewhiterabbit]

They finally took it.

I have had this stupid plastic table I got from my mom for so long, it has sun-degraded and started shedding white plastic dust everywhere, but I couldn't dump it.

I kept putting it out with the garbage and recycling because it's recyclable PP plastic Polypropylene, recycling code 5, standard, doesn't fit in the box but it IS recycling.

The garbage and recycling people kept both leaving it there.

People didn't want to take a free table because the plastic was cracked.

I was going to have to cut it into quarters and cut the legs up with a saw and get plastic dust everywhere in here to fit it in a garbage bag because they wouldn't take it as recycling and I am not walking that whole table to a dump.

Apparently, all I had to do was circle the recycling code on it in red marker.

Because it's recycling. It's pure PP plastic.

They just weren't taking it because they weren't bothering to look on it for a recycling code? And were just assuming I was trying to get them to take something that by policy should go to the dump directly because of not fitting in a garbage bag?

And like yeah, I am not above breaking down a couch into such tiny pieces that it will fit into garbage bags for the foam and wood [If it isn't good wood], and metal springs in the recycling. But if I put it out there, it will be according to your policies.

Like IDK what I am supposed to do as a private disabled citizen when I have a piece of recyclable plastic that's just too big to be put in the blue box? Risk plague exposure to bring it to the dump in a taxi and pay 30$ for the taxi and then a 100$ dumping fee? Then spend a week to a month recovering even if I don't catch something?

I explicitly only took the table in the first place because it was recycle-able and wouldn't need to be dumped.

Whatever, they got the hint and they took it, so I don't have to deal with it now.

I don't have to destroy my biceps more by sawing it into tiny pieces to be allowed to dispose of it.

After over a year it is finally out of my apartment.

It is no longer coating my clothes and floor in microplastics and can be melted into something useful.

I have been working on clearing out the area that counts as my entryway, btw. And that's a big help.

[hawkherps]

Sigma's new enclosure is finished!

well, mostly. I want to get another branch or tube or plant or something in that top right corner to fill in the empty space, assuming the monster dracaena doesn't realize it now has an extra foot of vertical space and decide to conquer it. i'll give it a month or two and see how the dracaena adapts before putting something above it. I also want to see how the new pothos grows in, and how the old philodendron adapts. i actually removed two vines from the philo and cut the remaining two down to size a bit since they took over whatever space the dracaena didn't in the old enclosure, so i'm confident the philodendron will help fill in some of the currently empty space even if the dracaena and pothos decide not to.

for the enclosure itself, it's a Leap Habitats 22"x17"x36" enclosure and hoo boy it has its pros and cons... mostly cons. i haven't seen many reviews for these enclosures that aren't from popular youtubers or reddit threads from over a year ago, so here's my opinions below:

i've moved several times so i greatly appreciate how light the enclosure is even fully planted, and being able to screw branches and tubes and other things into the walls instead of having to use spray foam (and then either silicone or the grout method) to mount them is really nice. both are pluses over the glass exoterra 18"x18"x24" Sig has called home since he was given to me. i loved that enclosure but after moving three times with it (once before i made it bioactive) i was not a fan of the weight.

this doesn't apply to me right now, but i do see it as a plus that they included the little spots in the corners of the top that you can pop out to easily install mister nozzles through. i don't know if these holes fit non-Leap misting systems without modification, but it's certainly simpler than some of the setups i've seen for getting misters installed in traditional enclosures like exoterras.

Sigma is... not a great hunter. his method of hunting black soldier flies, for example, is to slam his face as hard as possible into them. this is another big reason i wanted him out of the glass enclosure-- i'm genuinely worried about him injuring himself with the force at which i've watched him bounce his face off the walls and door of the exoterra enclosure. so the softer, less rigid walls and acrylic door are a plus for that alone.

now for the downsides...

i'm really not a huge fan of how flimsy the acrylic door is. if it was a liiiittle thicker i'd probably like it more. the very simple method for the door hinge also means that when open, the door is misaligned, so i have to remember to slightly lift it when i go to close it so it will fit back in its space and close properly. this could be related to the low quality control that i've heard other people report regarding Leap (and experienced myself further below)

the base also leaks. they do sell external water catch trays in case of leakage, but i feel like they should come with the trays instead of the tray being optional, since the design of these things is basically guaranteed to leak without modification.

i didn't encounter this myself because i'd already seen warnings about this and didn't bother trying, but silicone and expanding foam won't adhere to the sides without help. Leap recommends using wall anchors for the foam to hold onto, but there's no real solution for silicone. this is annoying, because being able to seal the damned thing with silicone would GREATLY help the above leaking problem because you could just silicone around the rivets and internal plastic liner so that the leaking wouldn't be an issue. sealants that do bond to polypropylene don't strike me as being safe for use inside a reptile enclosure, especially a bioactive one.

it was also a BITCH to put together. i sort of expected this because a couple reviews i read before buying stated that the quality control is not the best. Leap has several videos on their youtube showcasing how to assemble the enclosures straight out of the box, and the provided instructions in the box are simple enough to follow, but i had to make some minor modifications in order to get the enclosure together due to ill-fitting pieces (for example, the screen top, which also keeps the walls in shape, did not actually fit on top of the walls like it was supposed to and i had to pry some sections open wide enough to actually get the damned thing in place). the alignment pin that goes in the front right of the base also did not want to be flush with the base like it's supposed to be.

all that being said, right now i would still be willing to get another, smaller Leap enclosure in the future for my mourning geckos or another gecko species. whether i actually do get another of their enclosures will really depend on how this one for Sig holds up. the lightness and ease of customization were the entire reasons i ordered this enclosure instead of a similarly sized (24x"18"x36") glass one, so we'll eventually see if that's truly worth the troubleshooting and outright downsides to these enclosures or not.

[cosmicanger]

Asif Mian, Foundation erosion, 2023, Polypropylene carpet, Pacific beach sand, play sand, foundation sand, scorched sand, urethane, soil, stones, weathered brick, insulation foam, glass, rope, ink, 46 x 50 x 7 inches

[stua]

Jon Gasca designer explains us the details of STUA Calma: Calma lounge is the result of the search for a light, weatherproof, outdoor comfort. For the frame we use the strongest and most durable material: stainless steel. The armrests are flat, so we can leave our phone or drink.The arms have a curved shape that embraces us; and are made of black or white HPL that match the structure. The foam is Dryfeel, which allows water to pass through and dries quickly. The fabrics of Calma are made of polypropylene, which is the best material for outdoor use. The supporting sling is hidden inside the upholstery and is made of resistant Batyline netting.Calma has a headrest attached to the upholstery. This cushion can be used for a more active position, such as reading, and pulled back for a more relaxed attitude. The simple ottoman has a hidden inner base made of HPL, so it can be used as a footrest, as stool or even as a table.Calma is stackable, both with and without upholstery.

As you can see, we have tried to make a different kind of armchair that makes comfort paramount. CALMA: www.stua.com/design/calma

[bluepoodle7]

#Neopets #2008YellowFlotsamNeopetsPlush&GlowingTalking2003NoilPlush #NeopetsPlushies #PetPetPlush #Plushies #PlushPals

This is the 2008 Yellow Flotsam Neopets Plush & Glowing Talking 2003 Noil Plush with New AAA batteries which is pretty neat.

Both these plushies are super soft in feel and the Noil petpet face cheeks glows red and makes little noises.

The 2008 No Code Flotsam Keyquest Neopets Yellow Plush and 2003 Noil Glowing Talking Plushies are both in good used condition but may have wear, the Yellow Flotsam has a neon yellow hang tag dangler on the left side of the head, ware on the eyes, lint, tush tag word fading, tush tag ware, the voice box on the Noil lion petpet sounds great but I will keep up to date if the voice box changes, both of the plushies have neopets on the left second paw on the Noil lion petpet and on the left side of the Yellow Flotsam tail, strings loose on the Noil petpet plush, and strings showing on the tail fin on the yellow Flotsam.

I added new AAA batteries to this with the Noil plush.

The 2008 No Code Flotsam Keyquest Neopets Yellow Plush and the 2003 Noil Glowing Talking Plushies both do have a tush tags but not a hang tags or the plastic packaging.

The 2008 No Code Flotsam Keyquest Neopets Yellow Plush is 9 inches but doesn't talk and the 2003 talking Noil Lion Petpet plush is 8 inches from nose on face to tail tip.

Both the Yellow Flotsam Neopets and Noil Glowing Talking Plushies doesn’t have the code hang tags but both do have tush tags.

The front of the tush tag on the Yellow Flotsam says neopets®. TM, ®&© 2008 NEOPETS, INC. Manufactured by JAKKS Pacific Malibu, CA 90265. The back of the tush tag on the Yellow Flotsam says MADE IN CHINA. All new material. Polyester Fibers. Plastic Stiffener. Polypropylene Pellets. Polyurethane Foam. Surface Washable Only.

The front of the Noil Glowing Talking Plush says neopetsTM.© 2003 NEOPETS®. The back of the tush tag says Noil Glowing Talking Plush says DO NOT REMOVE THIS TAG. UNDER PENALTY OF LAW. ALL NEW MATERIAL CONSISTING OF POLYESTER FIBERS. MADE IN CHINA. THINKWAY TOYS. (DIV. OF THINKWAY TRADING CORPORATION.)

These are a very cute and unique 2008 No Code non talking Flotsam Keyquest Neopets Yellow Plush and 2003 Noil Glowing Talking Plush.

The Flotsam plush can wear the build s bear glasses and cannot wear the hobby lobby glasses.

The Noil petpet plush can wear both glasses.

[de-mykel]

Asif Mian. Foundation Erosion, 2023.

polypropylene carpet, pacific beach sand, play sand, foundation sand, scorched sand, urethane, soil, stones, weathered brick, glass, insulation foam, rope, ink

[skogakust]

Skog Å Kust Rescue Throw Rope Bag with 50 Feet of Floating Reflective Line

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-Made from waterproof 420D nylon that is coated with TPU and features high-frequency welded seams -A layer of closed-cell foam helps to keep the bag buoyant -Includes 50' of durable and strong floating 8mm (5/16") polypropylene braided rope rated for 1750 lbs tensile strength -Rope has a strand of interwoven reflective material, and the bright bag features a reflective logo and band -Features an adjustable strap and clip, so it is easy to attach and stays where you need it when not in use -Duraflex UTX clip also doubles an emergency whistle to help get attention

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[kultofathena]

Foam Blade Sparring Sword

This foam-blade sparring sword is ideal for light contact swordplay for training or simply for fun. The thick foam blade has a softer shock absorbing shell around a firm center post. The guard and hilt are crafted from robust impact polypropylene.

[trendingrepots]

Polymers Market - Forecast, 2024-2030

Global Polymers Market 

Global Polymers Market size is forecast to reach around $ 997.77 billion by 2030, after growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during 2024-2030. Polymer is one of the widely used chemical products in almost all the sectors such a medical, aerospace, packaging, automotive, construction, electrical appliances, and medical sector, and consequently, the global polymers market is thriving. Polymers are used widely as a substitute of metal and mineral based products due to its high performance, cost-effectiveness, and low weight. Increase in the retail sector and prospering e-commerce industry is demanding for more packaging material that is influencing the significance of the polymers market. The major factors driving the growth of this market are the increasing demand for polymers in various end-use industries, the rising adoption of lightweight and sustainable materials, the technological innovations, and the supportive government policies and initiatives. However, some of the challenges faced by this market are the fluctuations in the raw material prices, the environmental concerns, the competition from alternative materials, and the trade barriers. Furthermore, growing demand for polymer in the electronic industry for the manufacturing of different electrical parts such as switches and sockets are driving the Polymers Market.

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞

Report Coverage

The report: “Polymers Market – Forecast (2024-2030)”, by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Global Polymers Market.

By Type: Polypropylene, Polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, and Others), Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene (Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)), Polyurethane (Flexible Polyurethane Foam, Rigid Polyurethane Foam, Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and Others), and Others.

By Process: Injection Moulding, Extrusion, and Others.

By End-Use Industry: Packaging (Rigid and Flexible), Building and Construction (Roofing, Windows, Flooring, and Others), Automotive (Engine, Tires, Body Panel, and Others), Electrical and Electronics, Agriculture, Medical/Healthcare, and Others.

By Geography: North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Rest of Asia Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), and RoW (Middle East and Africa) 

Key Takeaways

In the Latin America region, Brazil is the major market for the Polymer owing to a rise in the purchasing power of consumers, growing consumer packaged goods market, and rise in corn, wheat, and sugarcane production and consumption across the country owing to the Bio-based plastic and polymers are gaining prominent growth. 

The polymers are observed to be the better substitutes than glass, and metals that is leveraging the polymers market. The increasing demand for specialty polymers are fuelling the growth of the polymers market.

Progression in 3D printing is improving the growth aspects of polymers and plastic manufacturing. The changing preference of consumers from metal 3D printing to plastic material 3D printing is leading to substantial growth in the polymers market.

Fluctuation in international oil prices tend to force companies to search for an alternative stable source of the raw material for packaging, which further provides lucrative opportunities for the growth of Polymer industry.

Evolution of the natural and environment-friendly polymers in the packaging sector for food packaging, cosmetics packaging and pharmaceutical packaging is driving the growth.

Comparatively lower awareness about the biodegradable polymer in emerging nations like India, Thailand, South Africa and Qatar are hampering the market growth.

[kingyazer]

Oil spills present significant environmental challenges, and the choice of materials for their cleanup can make a considerable difference in effectiveness, efficiency, and environmental impact. While traditional materials like polypropylene pads, booms, and absorbent socks have been used for decades, hydrophobic melamine foam is emerging as a more effective and eco-friendly alternative. Here's a detailed comparison of these materials: