Disposable
Materials and costs
Materials and costs
Disposables are most often made from paper, plastic, cotton, or polystyrene foam.
Examples of disposables
Kitchen & dining products
Disposable dishware / drinkware (ex. plates, bowls, cups)
Plastic cutlery (ex. spoons, knives, forks, sporks)
Disposable table cloth
Cans, bottles, jars, cartons, wrappers and other food packaging are largely recyclable, and some are even compostable
Inexpensive tupperware products are recyclable
Cupcake wrappers, coffee filters are compostable
Medical & hygiene products
Toilet paper
Condoms and other contraception products
Disposable enemas and similar products
Cotton swabs and pads
Medical and cleaning gloves
Baby and adult diapers, and training pants
Shaving razors, waxing kits, combs, and other hair control products
Toothbrushes, dental floss, and other oral care products
Hospital aprons
Disposable panties in postpartum
Electronics
Non-rechargeable batteries are considered hazardous waste and should only be disposed of as such.
Disposable ink cartridge
Defense and law enforcement
Ammunition shell casings are recyclable
PlastiCuffs
Environmental Concerns
The use of disposable products had led to a marked increase in trash. Overconsumption, Movements such as Landfill_diversion exist which seek to combat disposable item overuse, and the resulting trash.
Other consumer products
Paper shopping bags can be reused and are recyclable
Plastic shopping bags can be reused and are also recyclable at many grocery stores
Vacuum cleaner bags, water, air, coolant, and other filters
Paper currency (worn out banknotes are removed from circulation by the Federal Reserve)
Ballpoint pens, erasers, and other writing implements
Aseptic milk and soy milk containers
See also
Look up disposable in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Extended producer responsibility
Waste management
Socit Bic
Categories: HomeHidden categories: Articles lacking sources from December 2009 | All articles lacking sources
by: gaga
Snare Drum Lessons - Paradiddles Continuing Adaptation Is Key To Sticker Competitiveness FAP Turbo one zero one - Is FAP Turbo a Better Scheme to Improve the Old Model of FAP? Goya - His Legacy Think About The Many Variables Prior to Choosing The Best Cordless Drills You Can Be Outstanding With Vintage Eyeglasses Limiting Beliefs101 It's About Time People Took Responsibility For Their Driving Gluten In A Modern Age Ideal Times to Trim a Tree How Hot Do You Want It? Fourneau Bruleur De Graisse Free Dont Leave Your Timeshare Unwanted - Rent It!