Don't confuse CPVC pipe with the plastic polybutylene systems that were a problem ... Photo 3: Push on a CPVC compression fitting Scrape away any burrs from the copper pipe and rub a drop of ...

In industry, "tube" and "pipe" are nearly interchangeable terms ... and are best suited for metal on metal connections. This video shows how compression fittings are installed on plastic and copper ...

PEX piping (shorthand for cross-linked polyethylene ... When plumbing with PEX, you can use stab-in or compression fittings ...

Here we are in the penultimate month of 2024. We're nearing the final round of global plastics treaty talks with the United Nations and the 2024 presidential election. We've got a packed issue for you ...

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Plastic bags start out as fossil fuels and end up as deadly waste in landfills and the ocean. Birds often mistake shredded plastic bags for food, filling their stomachs with toxic debris. For hungry ...

You see photos of plastic pollution in the ocean, but it can be hard to connect that to the plastic you're buying and using every day. Here are three ways the plastic you throw away can end up in the ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

And you may need to be wary of plastic cooking utensils if you decide to cook at home. A new peer-reviewed study raises concerns that recycled plastic containing flame retardants, initially used ...

Like all KPS piping, the 3" system is engineered to reduce cost and build time. The complete range of fittings and components are electrofusion welded, with no butt welds needed, and supported by the ...

A rising tide of plastic waste is choking our oceans, threatening fragile ecosystems and killing sea life. While plastic has revolutionised our way of life since it was invented in the 1950s, the ...

Plastic surgery is often associated with cosmetic procedures like nose jobs or liposuctions. And while these are an important aspect of what plastic surgeons do, they're not the only focus. These ...