Tag: vinyl

When most people think of recycling, materials like aluminum, plastic, cardboard, and paper come to mind. Some things, like vinyl, begin to become more questionable as a recyclable item.

Most garden hoses are typically made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), or polyurethane, synthetic rubber, nylon, or soft plastic and reinforced with an internal web of fibers. As a result of these materials, garden hoses are flexible and their smooth exterior facilitates pulling them past trees, posts and other obstacles.