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Plastic Bottles

By: Aidan Seguin, Journalist
Plastic bottles are a staple in our everyday routines, used for everything from drinks to household cleaning products. To truly appreciate their importance, it's worthwhile to explore how they are made and how technology has transformed these containers over time.
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The Truth About Recycling

By: Megna Manesh, Journalist
When we recycle a plastic water bottle, the common belief is that it will soon be sent to facility with an assortment of other "recyclable items," where it will be made into another item and the cycle will start again. Most people feel good about this, thinking that they are playing a role in preventing the worsening of global warming, but what if they're mistaken?
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