{"organism":"Page","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","children":[{"organism":"Metadata","model":{"title":"Polymer Industry Trends","text":"\u003Cp\u003ENo matter which holiday you celebrate, this time of year is full of opportunities to deck your halls with festive decorations made from durable polyethylene.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","links":[{"name":"Polymer Industry Trends","value":"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.jpeg/1728292194878/polymers-deckthe-halls.jpeg","alt":"Polymer industry trends about winter holidays","width":3038,"height":1716}},"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-states/en_us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/jcr_content/root/metadata"},{"organism":"ContentOwner","model":{},"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-states/en_us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/jcr_content/root/contentowner"},{"organism":"Container.Header","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.shell.us/business/_jcr_content/root/header/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-states/en_us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/jcr_content/root/header/inherited","model":{}},{"organism":"Breadcrumb","model":{"links":[{"name":"Home","value":"https://www.shell.us/"},{"name":"Business","value":"https://www.shell.us/business.html"},{"name":"Sectors","value":"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors.html"},{"name":"Shell Polymers","value":"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers.html"},{"name":"Resources & insights","value":"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights.html"},{"name":"Polymer Industry Trends: Deck the Halls with Boughs of Poly(ethylene)","value":"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-states/en_us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/jcr_content/root/header/breadcrumb"}],"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-states/en_us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/jcr_content/root/header","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Main","children":[{"organism":"Container.Section","children":[{"organism":"PageHeader","color":"inherited","model":{"title":"Polymer Industry Trends: Deck the Halls with Boughs of Poly(ethylene)","text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt's that time of year again! No matter which holiday you celebrate, this holiday season is full of opportunities to deck your halls with festive decorations.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n","image":{"src":"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/_jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header.shellimg.jpeg/1728291996686/polymers-deckthe-halls.jpeg","alt":"Polymer industry trends about winter holidays","width":3072,"height":768}},"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-states/en_us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header"},{"organism":"Author.Info","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/united-states/en_us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/jcr_content/root/main/section/author_copy_copy_cop","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EBy Shell Polymers on Dec 10, 2020\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","links":[{}],"image":{"src":"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/_jcr_content/root/main/section/author_copy_copy_cop.shellimg.jpeg/1728291166309/shell-polymers.jpeg","alt":"Shell Polymers","width":600,"height":600}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","colspan":9,"id":"/content/shell/countries/united-states/en_us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-industry-trends-deck-the-halls-with-boughs-of-polyethylene/jcr_content/root/main/section/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWith the holiday season just around the corner, our team wanted to take a moment to write a fun article about polyethylene’s role in some of our favorite decorations! So, whether you’re looking at the festive background on a zoom call with loved ones or admiring your city’s outdoor decor, you can see where this critical material is helping make spirits bright.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EArtificial Christmas Trees\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHave you ever thought about what an artificial Christmas tree is made of? Traditionally, Christmas tree branches are made of flattened strips of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). But injection-molded polyethylene (PE) needles are gaining popularity due to their ability to more effectively mimic the look and feel of pine tree needles\u003Csup\u003E1\u003C/sup\u003E because of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers.html\"\u003Einjection-molding\u003C/a\u003E capabilities. Branch tips can also be sculpted for a more realistic look.\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C/sup\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to realistic aesthetics, artificial PE trees are a safer alternative. Alicia Voorhies, the co-founder of a green-living informational website explains, “Most plastic trees are made with PVC... which can contain lead as a stabilizer. Plus, they're often treated with chemical flame retardants, which have been linked to a number of health problems. A small number of artificial trees are made with a safer alternative, called polyethylene plastic.”\u003Csup\u003E3\u003C/sup\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s also common for artificial tree and wreath storage bags to be made of polyethylene because it’s a waterproof material that protects against dust, bugs, and mildew as decorations wait for the next season.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChristmas tree decor such as traditional bows and some ornaments are also made of polyethylene for similar reasons. Since Christmas decorations are only on display for about a month each year, they need to be durable, protected from outside contaminates, and moisture and chemical resistant while sitting in storage.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/injection-molding-troubleshooting.html\"\u003EThree Markets Where HDPE's Chemical Resistance Enhances Durability and Safety\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EHome Decor\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile indoor and outdoor holiday-themed decorations can be made of a variety of materials, it’s not uncommon to see polyethylene versions of common holiday icons. For indoor decorations, blow molded holiday decorations started becoming popular in 1930\u003Csup\u003E4\u003C/sup\u003E, producing intricate decorations such as candles, snowmen, or the iconic nutcracker\u003Csup\u003E5\u003C/sup\u003E. Good Housekeeping reports that these \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/polymer-trends-blow-molding.html\"\u003Eblow-molded\u003C/a\u003E decorations are coming back in winter 2020 as more people are craving that nostalgic design.\u003Csup\u003E6\u003C/sup\u003E Wall decor such as classic PE wreaths\u003Csup\u003E7\u003C/sup\u003E are another staple, and can be adorned with other trinkets indicative of the season.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor outdoor decorations, polyethylene is a moisture-resistant material, so any variation designed to be in yards or attached to the outside of a house would benefit from the protection that polyethylene provides. Polyethylene is also resistant to chemicals, so it’s easily cleaned in between seasons without corroding delicate details.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.shell.us/business/sectors/shell-polymers/resources-and-insights/role-of-polyethylene-packaging-in-consumer-health-and-hygiene.html\"\u003EThe Role of Polyethylene Packaging in Consumer Health and Hygiene\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EHoliday Gift Bags\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDid you know that the average American spent $882.45 on gifts, food, decorations, travel, and other holiday-related expenses in 2019?\u003Csup\u003E8\u003C/sup\u003E While things may look a little different this holiday season, giving gifts is a core part of many traditions. And with the challenges that this year has brought, gift giving may be even more crucial than years before. 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