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rPET Testing, Manufacturing and Applications

What is rPET? While many people have seen and know that PET stands for a type of polyester called polyethylene terephthalate, not many people are familiar with the term rPET. So, what changes when a little “r” is added to PET to become rPET? Adding the little “r”...

an assortment of recycled polyethylene terphthalate products

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Tap Water Across the U.S.

Groundwater and surface water testing is essential to detect water contamination According to a USGS study, at least 45% of the nation’s tap water has been reportedly contaminated by PFAS. Image Credit: iStock. The PFAS predicament in tap water The presence of per-...

Recycling Numbers | Plastics | FTC Recycling Guidelines

Have you ever noticed the number inside the recycling symbol on bottles or other plastic recyclables? Do you know what these recycling numbers mean? At the bottom of almost any plastic container, inside the recycling symbol is a small number between 1 and 7. Each...

Grass Testing and Analysis

With grass starting to grow again, lawn and garden care manufacturers are looking for laboratories to test their pesticide, lawn equipment, and turf fertilizers. Contract Laboratory, Inc. can help manufacturers with all grass testing and all lawn and garden care...

Grass Testing and Analysis

Accelerated Weathering Testing

Accelerated weather testing reproduces damages caused by environmental factors like sun and moisture. Accelerated weathering testing is conducted to replicate damages caused by the environment. The testing looks at any changes in color, fading, peeling or...

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