Is there an eco-friendly fire retardant that can be used on paper and fabrics and if so where can I buy it ?
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I haven't tested this company's claims, but at least it's a source:\n\nThere is an eco-friendly laundry detergent that has actually outperformed Tide in university tests, called Charlie's Soap (in the tests it is called Wonder Wash laundry detergent, but it is really the same product). In addition to cleaning ability, there are a couple other major factors to consider when looking for the best baby detergent:\n1. Will the detergent irritate the baby's skin? A baby's skin is much more sensitive and subject to irritation. \n2. How does it effect flame-retardant sleepwear? \nCharlie's soap actually improves the flame-retardancy of sleepwear, to the best of our knowledge it is the only product to do so. It is eco-friendly and rinses out completely, so it is the best laundry detergent for washing baby clothes. You can see the specific university test results below.
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Try moleskin brand.  Available at most major chains.
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Some great suggestions so far.  See if there is a school or preschool in your area that could use some of that paper - possibly for scrap paper, art projects, etc.  Also check charitable organizations, church groups, etc.   They are often strapped for money and need paper.
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I believe that is one of the available silica textiles.  It is likely the small rectangle of material I purchased to place beteen a wooden wall and a copper pipe to prevent a fire when I had to use a butane torch to solder (sweat) a copper fitting an inch away from the wall!  Worked great and it was reusable (many times).  It has an aluminum backing for strength and moldability.
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Depends on the physical properties of the paper, its composition, manufacturing process (residual chemical off gassing), its millage.. etc.\npaper is too generic of a descriptive, think magicians "flash paper" and cardboard.\n as a general rule cellulose (the main component of most "papers") begins outgassing in a Pyrelletic process at around 165-180. At that point it can and will ignite with any external spark.
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You can get it at teacher stores but it is quite expensive.\n\nI suggest going to a fabric store (back to Joanns)or Walmart and buying 2 yards of fabric.  It will only cost $2 if you use the dollar fabric and will be a lot prettier and long lasting.\n\nGood luck.
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If you can find a "Half Price Books" store they will tell you. Try their web site and use e-mail if you don't have a recycled books store near you. Also, go to Barnes and Noble web site and see if they are listed in the "out of print sections."
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Go to EPA (Enviromental Protection Agency).\nThey have books and books of them.
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Well, if you're considering burning fossil fuels like coal and oil, then it wouldn't pose much danger because they only release carbon dioxide and water vapours into the atmosphere and this release of CO2 apparently helps to maintain the CO2 cycle.\nHowever, there are organic compounds (some used as fuels), including polymers like 'polytetrafluoroethene' that are non-biodegradable and so cause a litter problem in landfill sites. And if we burn them, they release toxic gases like carbon monoxide which can cause cancer and hence damage the environment.
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I just watched something about this on Oprah today. There's these lightbulbs you can buy for about $10 each that have 10 times the life of regular lightbulbs and use up to 66% LESS energy. Also, RECYCLE, REDUCE, REUSE! Plant trees! Use as much recycled materials as you can! And spread the word! Let's all become environmentalists so we can save the Earth for our children and THEIR children! :)
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Well, what you should do is try kinkos.   I doubt you can find that sorta paper for free or in a store, because they are generally only used for companies that want to print coupons etc., so the general public does not need it.
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Staples and Office Depot have them, but I prefer the ones contained in the Nolo guides to being a landlord by state.  you can buy then at any bookstore or on-line.  They cover more specific areas and will legally protect you a little better than the generic ones at office supply stores do,
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For disposal of hazardous waste, many cities and municipalities have hazardous waste collection sites or special days set aside for collection of such items. Check with your city or county Solid Waste Dept. or Environmental Quality or Environmental Protection agency for information. If you have a computer that is still functional, consider donating it to a school or nonprofit organization in need. Also, a nonprofit computer recycling organization called Computer Recycling Center may be helpful (see sources). For ideas on how to recycle items from cell phones to used tires, or how to stay ahead of the game and REDUCE consumption of products (for example, use canvas bags instead of plastic or paper; stop junk mail), see the following sources. Did you know, for example, that 4 to 5 trillion plastic bags are manufactured each year, and that the majority of them are NOT recycled? If we reduce consumption (by using canvas bags, for example), we work toward making our earth cleaner and healthier.
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There are various sites that explain how to build a paper blimp, just scale them up, as far as material goes you need an airtight flexible material that isnt subject to uv attack, mylar is the favorite.
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Here are a couple of resources for you:\nMetyx makes high quality Woven fabrics and Univar should be able to supply the resins etc.
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There has always been alternatives, however there is a very big dividing line on what is better for the environment. Some say that paper waste is a big problem, but not many people realize that if they would only recycle, most of these environmental issues would be 1/2 answered. As far as I know, they do make plastics that will decompose. As we all well know, paper will decompose faster. Worries about trees, have gotten greater around the areas that are in danger of disappearing forever. Check into plastics that decompose fast. Then check that number against the %-age of that plastic which is recycled. You have a very good concern. I would love to hear some different opinions on this matter... Have a nice day!
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http://xrint.com/patents/us/4396390\n\nAlso contact www.cottoninc.com