7 ADVANTAGES OF PLASTIC PALLETS OVER WOODEN PALLETSEvery product you see at any store was probably delivered on a pallet. There are many different types of pallets, with wood and plastic being the most common. Thanks to plastic injection moulding, plastic pallets are designed for both space-efficiency and durability.
Whether you’re moving or plan on opening a store, you can use plastic pallets to ship everything from furniture to clothes. There are many reasons why you should choose plastic over wood.
Here are seven advantages that plastic pallets offer over wooden pallets:
1. They Are Lighter And Easier To TransportIf you need to transport products, you won’t have to pay a lot of shipping and handling costs with plastic pallets like you would with wooden pallets. Plastic pallets are about 30% – 35% lighter. If you’re ordering 500 pounds of products, you will be paying as much as 35% less if they are shipped on plastic pallets rather than wooden pallets.
2. They Take Up Less SpaceIt costs a lot of money to ship items on wooden pallets because they are so thick. They also have to be stacked on top of each other. If the average wood pallet is 20cm high, and you have 12 of them, the stack will be 240cm. That’s nearly two and a half metres in height! This isn’t the case with plastic pallets as they don’t even have to be stacked. They can be collapsed and stored in a small space.
3. They Are More Eco-FriendlyCreating less waste has been a goal for many organisations as they try to become eco-friendly. Plastic is 100% recyclable. If something happens to plastic, it can be recycled and used again. If a wooden pallet becomes damaged, it’s usually either tossed into a landfill or burned.
4. They Are DurableAnother great advantage of a plastic pallet is its durability. Plastic won’t break. Wood will. Plastic won’t splinter. Wood will. Plastic has a cohesive product design that makes the material unlikely to be damaged even during rough transport.
5. Plastic Pallets Are Clean And HygienicWood attracts termites, which is never a good thing for a company that is having a lot of products shipped. You also don’t want fungus or bacteria to spread onto your products.
Plastic pallets, on the other hand, can be cleaned very easily. All it takes to clean a plastic pallet is a simple spraying with a water hose. A wood pallet is harder to clean because wet wood will encourage the growth of fungus and attract termites.
6. A Plastic Pallet Is More FlexibleNot only is plastic durable, it’s also flexible. It has the advantage of accommodating different sizes and types of goods within the same pallet. On a wooden pallet, only one type of good can be packed. Most plastic pallets are made with dividers of various sizes, so it is easy to pack a variety of goods.
7. They Are Safer And Easier To HandleAs mentioned above, plastic pallets don’t have splinters. They also don’t have sharp edges and nails. Goods have a greater chance of being damaged when shipped on wooden pallets.
Plastic pallets will take care of your shipping needs effectively and safely. They are very versatile and since they are space-efficient, you will save more money with plastic pallets.

What are PET or PETE Plastic Bottles and their common uses?

P.E.T. or P.E.T.E bottles are frequently used for plastic carbonated beverage and water bottles. 
PET is an acronym for polyethylene terephthalate, a plastic resin and a type of polyester. 
Manufacturers use PET plastic to package products because of its strength, thermo-stability and 
transparency. Customers choose PET because it is inexpensive, lightweight, resealable, 
shatter-resistant and recyclable. PET bottles are labeled with a resin identification code #1 PETE imprinted on or near the side or bottom of the container.




1. Properties of PET Plastic Bottles:

Clear and optically smooth surfaces for oriented films and bottles.
Excellent barrier to oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide.
High impact capability and shatter resistance.
Excellent resistance to most solvents.
Capability for hot-filling.

2. Common Uses for PET Plastic Bottles

Soft Drinks
Water
Juice
Sports Drinks
Beer
Mouthwash
Ketchup
Salad Dressing

3.Products Made with PET Recycled Content

Carpet Fiber
Fleece Jackets
Comforter Fill
Tote Bags
Food Containers
Water Bottles
Plastic Film & Sheet
Plastic Strapping

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Origins

• The post-World War II plastics boom prompted furniture designers to create unique pieces with the new material. The first plastic monoblock chairs featured a shell-shaped seat and metal legs. In 1955, Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen designed his famous tulip chair. The tulip chair had a plastic seat and single metal pedestal; the pedestal leg was coated in plastic to unify the chair.
  
  

Advancements

• Improvements in plastics technology in the 1960s allowed furniture designers and manufacturers more options to create functional pieces. The injection molding process was used to create a plastic monoblock chair that was a single piece of plastic. In 1968, Danish designer Verner Panton created the first single form injection-molded chair, an S-shaped stackable cantilever monoblock chair.
  
  

Mass Production

• In the 1980s, the first mass-produced monoblock (single piece) chairs were created. As large manufacturers took over, designer elements of the chair were replaced by the need for a practical style, resulting in the type of plastic furniture now recognized on patios across the country.
  
  

Plastic Furniture Today

• Most of today's plastic furniture uses the same injection-molding process and design qualities as its predecessors. Although the equipment used to manufacture the furniture is very expensive, the mass quantities produced result in its low prices.
  

Chocolate - Cavendish Banana Smoothie With Goji Berries – An Antioxidant SuperShake

I have found the green smoothie equivalent to a cup of coffee! In fact, the energizing properties of this smoothie go far beyond what any cup of coffee can do. Loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, this chocolate-cavendish banana smoothie with Goji berries is a meal replacement that will have you humming and ready to take on anything!

I drink this smoothie without any additional sweetener. Since raw cacao is bitter (it’s pure, dark chocolate in it’s natural form), you might want to add a little sweetener to taste.

Adding part of a vanilla bean or flavored protein powder will enhance the flavor as well. You can also use coconut water as the liquid instead of plain water.

If you are using fresh berries instead of frozen, you might want to add a few ice cubes to chill the smoothie.

Chocolate-Cavendish Banana with Goji Berries Recipe

• 2 small cavendish bananas, peeled
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder (UK friends can buy cacao powder here)
• 1/3 cup dried Goji berries (UK friends can buy goji berries here)
• 1 cup red grapes
• 2 cups (or large handfuls) of fresh baby spinach
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (or strawberries)
• 1 scoop of protein powder (optional)
• 4 to 6 ounces of filtered water

Start by adding the liquid to your blender (I use a Vitamix), followed by the soft fruit. Add the greens to your blender last. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.

Nutrition InformationCalories: 604
Fat: 14.3 grams
Protein: 15.7 grams
Carbohydrates: 140 grams
Calcium: 18% daily value (DV)
Vitamin A: 91%
Vitamin C: 128%

Serving Size: One. (This recipe makes a large, 32-ounce smoothie. It is a meal-replacement smoothie and not a snack. I recommend drinking half right away and the other half about 30 minutes later. If it is too much for you, store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.)

In addition to the above, cacao nibs contain magnesium, iron, chromium, anandamide, theobromine, manganese, zinc, copper, omega-6 fatty acid, phosphorus, phenethylamine, tryptophan and antioxidants (polyphenols, catechins and epicatechins). Cacao nibs are widely praised for containing more antioxidants than red wine, blueberries, acai, pomegranates and goji berries combined!

Goji berries add a complete protein to your smoothie with a spectrum of 18 different amino acids including all 8 essential ones. Goji berries contain 21 trace minerals including zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium, phosphorus, vitamins B1, B2, B6, E and up to 4 times more antioxidants than blueberries.

Blueberries add manganese, antioxidants and vitamins B6, C and K.

Red grapes add more vitamin C, K and a unique antioxidant called resveratrol with potent anti-cancer properties.

Spinach adds vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 (folate),C, E and K as well as calcium, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, copper, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins .

Mood Enhancing Smoothie.  This smoothie is a phenomenal pick-me-up, better than even the best cup of coffee! Cacao contains both anandamide, which is an endorphin that our bodies produce after exercise (a feel-good chemical), and phenethylamine, the love chemical associated with chocolate.

More about Injection Molded Plastics

What are injection molded plastics? Essentially, they are the product of an injection molding process in which melted plastic is forced into a mold cavity. Once the plastic has cooled, the object is released and then the process begins all over again.

There are three main parts in an injection molded plastics machine: the mold, the clamping unit and the injection unit. It is the clamping unit that holds the mold together during the plastic injection and the cooling process.

Plastic material in the form of small pellets are fed into the injection unit and then heated to a molten stage (transforming from a solid state to a liquid). After reaching the right temperature, the hot molten plastic is forced into the mold. Either a screw or a ram controls the pressure and speed of this phase of the injection molded plastics process. The short phase between the injection and the cooling of the object into its solid form is referred to as the "dwelling" phase. This step ensures that the mold cavities are completely filled before cooling begins.

What are the benefits of injection molded plastics? This process allows companies to produce products of more complex and intricate shapes that would be too difficult or costly to machine. The injection molded plastics process also allows many parts to be created at the same time with the same mold. Other advantages include high production rates, low labor costs and high repeat tolerance, plus there is very little need to do anything to finish the part after it is molded. The unused plastic pellets and runners can also be recycled for future molds so there is virtually no waste.

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How to make a PET bottle insect trap:

Cut the top (just before the start of the cone) off a 2 liter PET bottle.

Invert the cone and place it inside the straight part of the PET bottle.

Glue the two pieces together, using a glue or silicon.

Add 1 tsp yeast and 1/2 cup sugar to some luke warm water, and pour the mixture into the PET bottle.
Mosquitoes are attracted to the carbon dioxide that you exhale. The yeast feeds off the sugar and emits the same gas, so the mosquito enters the bottle, thinking she will find food there. She cannot then get out. 

You can use the same PET bottle design for a fly trap, but fill it with a putrid smelling liquid. For wasps, use a sugar mixture. For fish, put under water, and add a bit of cheese or brea

     Renting monoblock tables and monoblock chairs seems like a an easy thoughtless process, right? How difficult could it be to rent monoblock tables and monoblock chairs?? Here are a few questions I would ask you if you called, stating you needed to rent monoblock  tables and monoblock chairs: 1) What type of event are you having? 2) How many people are you expecting? 3) What is on the menu? 4) We have about 15 monoblock chair rental options, have you browsed through our website to see which chair you prefer? 5) Do you want rectangular or round monoblock tables? 6) How many people do you want to sit at each table? I think you get my point.

Here are the monoblock table and monoblock chair rental tips to ease the process:

1) Designate someone to be in charge of the rental process. When several people are involved it can be confusing for all parties. Someone needs to be responsible for renting, payment, and either the delivery and/or pick up of the items. If you are renting monoblock  tables and monoblock chairs for a venue, make sure you know who will be on site to receive and count your items.

2) Know all of your options. Sometimes it helps to test the monoblock chairs and see the actual size of the monoblock tables.

3) Be a savvy shopper.

4) If your event is at a venue, know the restrictions for drop off and pick up. A typical delivery is the day before your event and the pick up is the day after or Monday, if your event is Saturday. The more prepared you are, the smoother the process will be.

5) Will you need table cloths? Most rental monoblock tables are unfinished and will need some sort of covering, whether it is plastic or polyester. Be sure to research online or again.