Abstract: A hydration formula developed through evidence-based research to keep people hydrated for peak performance. Ingredients used to deliver key components include calcium lactate, dextrose, a branched-chain amino acid, a citric acid, a citrate, stevia, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, and water. The synergistic action of the disclosed formulation allows for rapid hydration or rehydration of the human body especially after physical activity and exercise, and in particular after high intensity exercise or activity.

Abstract: There is provided a synthetic wood article formed as an irregularly shaped substrate. The substrate is made from at least one plastic and preferably from post-consumer plastics such as, for example, from disposed of PET bottles or PE trash bags. The article may have the appearance of a wood chip, bark, shredded wood, or sawdust. The substrate is formed by chipping, shredding, or pulverizing a solid piece of plastic which has been extruded. The substrate may have multi layers thereby presenting a wood grain appearance. A plurality of such articles may be used as a synthetic wood mulch.

Abstract: There is provided an artificial pine needle including a plurality of strands each of which may be made from an olefin material. The strands are adjacent and somewhat parallel to one another. The strands are attached to one another on one end. The strands have appearance and characteristics to emulate a natural pine needle. The artificial pine needles are used as a synthetic ground cover.