Materials & ingredients

If you’re curious to learn more about plastics and other materials, this is the place for you! For each material, I’ve tried to answer these questions: What is it? Where can you find it? How can it be recycled or disposed of? Are there health risks? Are there environmental risks? Are there special considerations? This page is intended for non-scientists: people who want to learn more about the materials we use in our everyday lives. And as always, I’ve included my sources. Please note that I am not a health professional, scientist, or expert. Always seek professional help for your health concerns or questions.