High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) is a thermoplastic polymer made from petroleum. As one of the most versatile plastic materials around, HDPE plastic is used in a wide variety of applications, including plastic bottles, milk jugs, shampoo bottles, bleach bottles, cutting
boards, and piping. Known for its outstanding tensile strength and large strength-to-density ratio, HDPE plastic has a high-impact resistance and melting point. Besides its use for food applications, it can be found in unusual places, including:

• Wood plastic composites
• Plastic surgery, specifically
skeletal and facial reconstruction
• Snowboards
• Shoe Lasts
• 3-D printing filament
• Food and beverage containers