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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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Read MoreSony Ericsson’s New Green Phones Rely on Plastics
Submitted on Dec 17, 2009
The latest phones from Sony Ericsson sharpen their green edge with plastics.
Category: Appliances & Gadgets • Eco Solutions
How Green Is Your IQ?
Submitted on Dec 17, 2009
The Wall Street Journal challenges you to test your own eco-awareness.
Category: Eco Solutions
Commute in Plastic
Submitted on Dec 17, 2009
Plastic bodied Think EV's are taking to the streets during the climate talks in Copenhagen.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
A Holiday “How To” Guide for Plastic Reuse and Recycling
Submitted on Dec 14, 2009
According to experts, most of us will generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays compared with the rest of the year – resulting in an extra 5 million tons of garbage. To encourage consumers to “trim their trash” while trimming their trees, Plastics Make it PossibleSM, an initiative sponsored by the plastics industries of [...]
Category: Eco Solutions • Press Room
Tips to Get Your Kids Recycling!
Submitted on Dec 11, 2009
Recycling is easy – and a fun family project any day of the year. Here are a few simple steps your family can take together to maximize what gets recycled in your home. 1. Get smart. It takes just a few clicks of the computer mouse to find out which recyclables are accepted in your area [...]
Category: Eco Solutions
Empowered Youth Take Recycling From Sesame Street to Their Neighborhood Streets
Submitted on Dec 11, 2009
“Recycle, Reduce, Reuse and Close the loop…” Plenty of kids will recognize this YouTube hit about recycling sung by the spokesdinosaur Recycle Rex. And from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood® to Sesame Street®, children continue to be exposed to messages about recycling starting in early childhood. Is this early education influencing behavior [...]
Category: Eco Solutions
Naya Raises the Bar with new rPET Bottle
Submitted on Dec 7, 2009
Canadian company Naya takes their packaging to the next leve with the first plastic bottle made of 100% recycled plastic.
Category: Eco Solutions • Smart Packaging
Plastic’s Role in the Waste-to-Energy Process
Submitted on Dec 7, 2009
Read on to find out how plastics bags and packaging are making the waste-to-energy process work better.
Category: Eco Solutions • Future Technologies
Use of Latest Plastic Innovations Puts Ford on Top
Submitted on Dec 7, 2009
Wheat straw enforced plastic to be used in Ford car parts in 2010.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Eco Solutions
Boys Versus Girls: Who Recycles More?
Submitted on Dec 7, 2009
The latest results from Plastics Make it Possible's new survey shows that women are the enforcers.
Category: Eco Solutions • Events
