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Eco Solutions
For two decades, the plastics industry has been at the forefront of developing the technologies and infrastructure that allow us to recycle many of today’s plastics. Many widely used plastics — like bottles, bags, wraps and containers — can be recycled into useful new products such as carpeting, clothing, backyard decks, and new packaging.
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Submitted on Aug 5, 2010
Showcasing how top tier and interior designers to the stars create outdoor living spaces that are pet friendly, human friendly and even plastic!
Category: Buildings & Homes • Eco Solutions • Future Technologies
Professional Sports Teams Becoming More Environmentally Conscious
Submitted on Aug 5, 2010
National sports team are taking steps in being environmentally conscious by adding more recycling bins, encouraging recycling and even LEED lighting
Category: Eco Solutions • Future Technologies
Nurse starts ‘blue wrap’ recycling program
Submitted on Jul 20, 2010
Thanks to one nurses efforts, Kaiser Roseville Medical Center now recycles 2,500 pounds a month of heavy-duty plastic material.
Category: Eco Solutions • Medical & Safety
Is Plastic the Answer for California’s Forests?
Submitted on Jul 8, 2010
The Waterboxx works to beat traditional irrigation by only filtering in safe water.
Category: Eco Solutions
Today’s Recyclable Styles
Submitted on Jul 8, 2010
A new shoe brand shows that plastic styles are more fashionable and ethical.
Category: Eco Solutions • Fashion & Design
Student Spearheads Recycling Program
Submitted on Jul 8, 2010
One ten-year old takes recycling into his own hands.
Category: Eco Solutions
Teams Arrive in Recycled Plastic Jerseys
Submitted on Jul 8, 2010
Many football associations take to the world’s field in recycled plastic jerseys.
Category: Eco Solutions • Medical & Safety
Tips to Recycle More of the Plastics You Use
Submitted on Jun 30, 2010
Bottles in the Bin – In addition to milk jugs and beverage bottles, remember to recycle bottles from salad dressing, cooking oil and condiments; food jars from peanut butter and mayonnaise; bottles from shampoo, conditioner, laundry detergent, fabric softener and household cleaners. Bag It! – You can recycle plastic bags at many major grocery [...]
Category: Aspen Food & Wine • Eco Solutions • Smart Packaging
For Airports and Airlines, Creative Recycling Brings Cost Savings
Submitted on May 25, 2010
Airports and airlines have learned that recycling can help the planet, and their bottom line.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
AriZona Iced Tea Gets a New Recycled Look
Submitted on May 25, 2010
The new bottle is 20% lighter than AriZona Iced Tea’s old bottle and packs nearly 350 more bottles to a pallet.
Category: Eco Solutions • Smart Packaging
