Cellophane is not made of plastic. It is made from a plant fiber, cellulose, which has been shredded and aged.
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Some toothpastes and deodorants contain the same chemicals found in antifreeze.
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The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress call.
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One barrel of petroleum holds 42 gallons.
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The average home creates more pollution than does the average car.
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One third of the electricity produced on earth is used to power electric light bulbs!
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A single speck of dust is half way in size between a subatomic particle and the Earth.
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The hair of an adult man or woman can stretch 25 percent of its length without breaking.
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