• davidrools
    +2

    Another article said they're made of "polythene" which is probably the author's misspelling of polyethylene - a relatively inexpensive and food-safe plastic with good UV stability, especially in black. Same general material that's used to make saran wrap and plastic grocery bags.

    • Civil
      +2

      Aren't we supposed to be trying to pull back on making stuff like plastic grocery bags?

      • Gozzin
        +3

        That's what I heard.