[카드뉴스] [데일리슼슼] Following ‘Dakkku’, now it is ‘Tumkku’! The protagonist of the decorating craze, various petrochemical products hidden in tumblers – SK Innovation Newsroom SKinno News

While various decorating activities such as dakku (diary decorating) and sinkku (shoe decorating) have become trends, more and more people are decorating their tumblers with unique touches such as stickers and keyrings, and the name ‘tumblr decorating’ has even been given to them.

When you desperately need iced Americano to recharge your energy in a busy and tiring daily life, “Please put your drinks in a tumbler!” People who use tumblers to reduce the use of disposable products and protect the environment, or to keep drinks cold or warm.

We uncover the secrets of petrochemicals hidden in tumblers, which are both useful reusable containers and fashion items.

In addition to stainless steel, tumbler containers are made of plastic derived from petrochemicals. Tritan, Polypropylene (PP), ECOZEN etc. are used.

especially TritanIt is a new plastic material that combines the advantages of glass and plastic. It is transparent like glass but has excellent durability and does not break easily. Does not contain Bisphenol A (BPA), a type of environmental hormone BPA-Free Because it is a safer material, it has high heat resistance and can be used in the dishwasher, making it widely used in everyday life.

thermoplastic resin polypropyleneIt has a high heat resistance temperature of approximately 130~150℃, so it can generally be used in a microwave oven*. Polypropylene too BPA-Free It is a safe material and is convenient to carry because it is the lightest material among general-purpose plastics.

This may vary depending on the manufacturer, so check if there is a microwave-safe indication.

SK Chemicals developed byECOZEN silverA new plastic material incorporating biomass, a raw material extracted from plants such as corn and wheat. as, BPA-Free

It’s a material. In addition, it further enhances safety by not containing phthalate-based plasticizers, and is also suitable for holding hot beverages as it has transparency, chemical resistance, and heat resistance.

According to CIRAIG, a Canadian environmental protection and recycling organization, tumblers made of polypropylene areReusing cups at least 50 times is more beneficial to the environment than using disposable cups.

He says. Therefore, thorough washing and drying are essential to ensure that the tumbler can be used cleanly for a long time.

Warm or cool! Let’s continue to see petrochemical products in our daily lives, including tumblers made with petrochemical technology, through ‘Daily Squeak’.