Cool fact about Cellophane.

shilala · 06-25-2009, 10:48 PM

I always thought it was plastic. It's not.
It's made from cellulose, which are plant fibers. They usually use wood, cotton or hemp.
If you care, you can read up real quick on wikipedia right here.

I actually found this out from a free app I installed on my ipod touch called "Cool Facts". I was smoking a cigar while I was getting tired put on my car the other day, and scrolling through the facts when I saw this one.
Thought you guys might find it interesting.

CasaDooley · 06-26-2009, 12:49 AM

Great read Scott, Thanks

Savor the Stick · 06-26-2009, 01:16 AM

Thanks for the read...interesting stuff.

WildBlueSooner · 06-26-2009, 06:32 AM

Learned my new thing for the day

kelmac07 · 06-26-2009, 06:34 AM

Scott always providing some great info...thanks!!

shilala · 06-26-2009, 10:15 AM

Sofaman and I talked about this last month when we smoked a 100 year old cigar. We didn't think they made plastic that long ago, and we were kinda amazed by it.
The cellulose thing pretty much answered that question.

karmaz00 · 06-26-2009, 01:38 PM

thanks for the post

The Poet · 06-26-2009, 01:48 PM

Cello made of hemp? Guess I'll start leaving it on when I fire up my 'gar.

DPD6030 · 06-27-2009, 09:56 PM

Scott I just downloaded the app for my i-touch. Very interesting facts

Wolfgang · 06-27-2009, 10:08 PM

Thank you for the enlightenment. I like that.

shilala · 07-02-2009, 09:23 PM

I just watched a corn show on History HD. They make all kinds of plastic stuff out of corn. I did not know that, either.
Most notably are those clear plastic boxes you get at the salad bar at the grocery store, but they make shoes and all kindsa stuff out of corn plastic.
The stuff biodegrades in a couple months. You can compost it.
Costs about the same to make, but the carbon footprint is like 65% less than making plastic from oil.
Go figure.

shark · 10-05-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I just watched a corn show on History HD. They make all kinds of plastic stuff out of corn. I did not know that, either.
Most notably are those clear plastic boxes you get at the salad bar at the grocery store, but they make shoes and all kindsa stuff out of corn plastic.
The stuff biodegrades in a couple months. You can compost it.
Costs about the same to make, but the carbon footprint is like 65% less than making plastic from oil.
Go figure.

Look up some information about George Washington Carver working with Henry Ford in experiments with making various car parts out of, of all things, soybeans. You'll be surprised.

bigheadmark · 10-05-2009, 10:31 AM

DO u guys recommend removing or leaving the cellophane on your cigars when storing them? and why?

Skywalker · 10-05-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bigheadmark

DO u guys recommend removing or leaving the cellophane on your cigars when storing them? and why?

Leave it on... It breathes!!!

T.G · 10-05-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Leave it on... It breathes!!!

Heavy breathing?

That explains what that noise is that is comming from hy humidor.

*whoosh*ahhhhhhgh* Luke, I am your cigar... *whoosh*ahhhhhhgh*

NCRadioMan · 10-05-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bigheadmark

DO u guys recommend removing or leaving the cellophane on your cigars when storing them? and why?

It really doesn't matter.

Adriftpanda · 10-05-2009, 06:13 PM

Yeah, I saw this fact a few months back. I have the same application on my phone. Never thought to share it though. Thanks for the info Scott!

10-05-2009, 06:46 PM

alot of the so called cellophane that comes on cigars is nothing more than plastic. Ive read countless threads on other sites about this. I personally remove all my plastic/cello cause i have no idea how to determine the difference by just looking at it. Actually my humis are alot more stable with it off. Im sure others will disagree.

Tazziedevil · 10-05-2009, 06:52 PM

Fun and educational

shilala · 12-06-2009, 10:19 AM

I thought this bore recycling, cause I just talked with a brother about it yesterday. It's cool.

06-25-2009, 10:48 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Cool fact about Cellophane. I always thought it was plastic. It's not. It's made from cellulose, which are plant fibers. They usually use wood, cotton or hemp. If you care, you can read up real quick on wikipedia right here. I actually found this out from a free app I installed on my ipod touch called "Cool Facts". I was smoking a cigar while I was getting tired put on my car the other day, and scrolling through the facts when I saw this one. Thought you guys might find it interesting. __________________

06-26-2009, 12:49 AM	#2
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06-26-2009, 10:15 AM	#6
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Cool fact about Cellophane. Sofaman and I talked about this last month when we smoked a 100 year old cigar. We didn't think they made plastic that long ago, and we were kinda amazed by it. The cellulose thing pretty much answered that question. __________________

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DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Cool fact about Cellophane. Scott I just downloaded the app for my i-touch. Very interesting facts

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07-02-2009, 09:23 PM	#11
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Cool fact about Cellophane. I just watched a corn show on History HD. They make all kinds of plastic stuff out of corn. I did not know that, either. Most notably are those clear plastic boxes you get at the salad bar at the grocery store, but they make shoes and all kindsa stuff out of corn plastic. The stuff biodegrades in a couple months. You can compost it. Costs about the same to make, but the carbon footprint is like 65% less than making plastic from oil. Go figure. __________________

10-05-2009, 10:31 AM	#13
bigheadmark Uncle Jun, how was Boca? Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: MARK Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan USA Posts: 260 Trading: (1)	Re: Cool fact about Cellophane. DO u guys recommend removing or leaving the cellophane on your cigars when storing them? and why?

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Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Cool fact about Cellophane. Yeah, I saw this fact a few months back. I have the same application on my phone. Never thought to share it though. Thanks for the info Scott! __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

10-05-2009, 06:46 PM	#18
slyder Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cool fact about Cellophane. alot of the so called cellophane that comes on cigars is nothing more than plastic. Ive read countless threads on other sites about this. I personally remove all my plastic/cello cause i have no idea how to determine the difference by just looking at it. Actually my humis are alot more stable with it off. Im sure others will disagree.

10-05-2009, 06:52 PM	#19
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12-06-2009, 10:19 AM	#20
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Cool fact about Cellophane. I thought this bore recycling, cause I just talked with a brother about it yesterday. It's cool. __________________