LDPE... PET.... What are they? Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) LDPE plastic is an opaque, natural colored plastic. The material is very squeezable which makes it an easy dispensing product for creams, honey, sauces, condiments, and syrups. It is better at withstanding colder temperatures than PET. You will find that most LDPE products cost more than PET...
Derek Mitchell, a PhD student at University of Leeds, authored a very interesting study into the design of honey bee hives. He takes a look at the conditions honey bees thrive in their natural habitat and is trying to apply that knowledge to the design of hives. Mitchell goes into detail about why the current hives were designed the way...