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Buildings & Homes
Many homeowners are looking to save energy — and save money — in the process. Plastics can help maximize those efforts. Whether you’re building a new home or looking to remodel, plastic can help you achieve a more energy efficient home — from simple fixes like plastic window insulation to wrapping your home in insulating plastic film. Plastics are essential to making many emerging energy technologies, like solar panels, more effective and affordable. Advancements in plastic materials, like plastic composite lumber, can help your backyard deck look like new for years to come.
New Plastic-Wood Composites Are a Great Way to Recycle
Don’t be fooled by a convincing faux finish – the “wood” on and in your walls, doors, window frames, decorative molding and outdoor decking and fencing might [...]
Read MoreWho says Decks must be Built with Wood?
Submitted on Feb 3, 2010
New generation of decking materials offer improved looks and low maintenance
Category: Buildings & Homes
Recycling Plastic Bottles into High Quality Rope
Submitted on Feb 3, 2010
A company in Brazil is repurposing plastic bottles into 550 tons of higher quality, yet less expensive, rope. A company in Brazil is repurposing plastic bottles into 550 tons of higher quality, yet less expensive, rope.
Category: Buildings & Homes • Eco Solutions
Construction Begins on Recycled Plastic Railroad Bridges
Submitted on Feb 3, 2010
Railroad bridges at a Virginia military base get an upgrade thanks to recycled plastic.
Category: Buildings & Homes
A Hip Use for Old Construction Fencing
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010
Trendy bags give a new life to plastic construction fencing.
Category: Buildings & Homes • Eco Solutions • Fashion & Design
Recycling Could Solve Pesky Polystrene Problem
Submitted on Jan 25, 2010
We could be reducing our waste by recycling more used carpets.
Category: Buildings & Homes
Increase in Construction is Good News for Plastics Manufacturers
Submitted on Jan 20, 2010
For the first time since 2005, manufacturers of plastic building products can expect demand for their products to increase this year.
Category: Buildings & Homes
Take Yourself on an In-Home Scavenger Hunt to Really See How and Where You Use Plastics
Submitted on Jan 13, 2010
Whether you are aware of it or not, plastic is all around us. We walk on it, wear it, drive it and use it every day, perhaps without even knowing it. Whether you are aware of it or not, plastic is all around us. We walk on it, wear it, drive it and use it every [...]
Category: Appliances & Gadgets • Buildings & Homes
Plastics Make it Possible December Newsletter: Buildings and Homes
Submitted on Dec 17, 2009
We are pleased to share the second edition of the Plastics Make it Possible newsletter! The monthly newsletter showcases exceptional innovations in plastic. This month we look at how plastic is used to make homes and buildings more energy efficient. With easy DIY tips from home improvement expert Jodi Marks, we hope you find at least one project you [...]
Category: Buildings & Homes • Press Room
Insulation is Sexy, and Obama Agrees!
Submitted on Dec 15, 2009
This week at a press conference in Alexandria, Virginia, President Obama discussed the economic impacts of energy saving home retrofits at a Virginia Home Depot.
Category: Buildings & Homes
10 Tips for Making Your Home More Energy Efficient
Submitted on Nov 24, 2009
Read these tips to learn how to keep the chills out of your house this winter.
Category: Buildings & Homes
