Plastic Poetry: an LDPE limerick

plastic-poetry-an-ldpe-limerick<p>LDPE is often overlooked as a plastic. Not because of any failings in its abilities, but because of its versatility. We use it for almost everything, and by extension, we can sometimes take it for granted. But why tell you about it when we have a dandy little limerick that we can share with you.</p> <h2>An LDPE limerick</h2> <p>Much like a trend that's expanding<br /> We need a firm understanding<br /> Low-density specs<br /> Are best with the flex<br /> Various forms are commanding<br /> The package that comes with a wrap<br /> Odors and vapors can trap<br /> You cannot be beat<br /> When sealing up meat<br /> It makes other wraps say, Oh, snap!</p> <p>L-D-P-E has its uses<br /> Its nature can take the abuses<br /> Its squeezable ways<br /> Makes versatile plays<br /> And has great disdain for excuses</p> <p>There's more if you'll listen and see<br /> L-D-P-E is a treat<br /> It's real viable<br /> and recycl'ble<br /> It's better than p'llutin' the sea</p> <p>Translation for the poetry haters: LDPE is the most widely used polymer. It&#8217;s incredibly flexible and perfect for uses where more rigid plastics are not as well suited. Rarely used in caps, LDPE makes a great barrier against air and water. Like its cousin HDPE it&#8217;s one of the easiest plastics to recycle. LDPE is marked with the number 4 for easy identification.</p>