Jodi Marks
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
[Video Feature] Easy DIY Hot Water Insulation Tip
Submitted on Nov 3, 2009
Jodi Marks, home improvement expert and television host shows how you can insulate your hot water pipes with these easy-to-install plastic parts at Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC. Easy DIY Hot Water Insulation Tip from Plastics Make it Possible on Vimeo.
Category: Buildings & Homes • Solar Decathlon
[Video Feature] University of Kentucky Uses Innovative Recycled Plastic Decking at the Solar Decathlon
Submitted on Nov 2, 2009
Home improvement expert and television host Jodi Marks talks with University of Kentucky student Chad about how recycled plastics are used in their deck material instead of wood. Watch the video to hear Chad explain why the plastic composite is a better choice than alternative materials. University of Kentucky Uses Innovative Recycled Plastic Deckin [...]
Category: Buildings & Homes • Eco Solutions • Solar Decathlon
[Video Feature] What Happens Inside Your Walls to Make Them More Efficient?
Submitted on Nov 2, 2009
How can you help regulate your home’s temperature without running up your electricity bill? Home improvement expert and television host Jodi Marks shows Plastics Make it Possible inside the walls of the Solar Decathlon projects and points out that plastic foam insulation can help make our homes more efficient. What Happens Inside Your Walls to Mak [...]
Category: Buildings & Homes • Solar Decathlon
[Video Feature] Welcome to Solar Decathlon!
Submitted on Nov 2, 2009
Join Jodi Marks, home improvement expert and television host, as she introduces us to the Solar Decathlon. Plastics Make it Possible was there to talk about the innovative ways plastic materials can be incorporated into building and construction projects to make the finished product more energy efficient. In this video, Jodi talks us through what [...]
Category: Buildings & Homes • Events • Solar Decathlon
Eyes on Solar Decathlon
Submitted on Oct 6, 2009
Did you know that plastics can play an important role in making homes more energy efficient? From plastic weather stripping, window film, insulation and foam sealant to renovations like replacing windows and doors — plastics can help to significantly reduce a home’s energy consumption. The Solar Decathlon, a competition that takes place ev [...]
Category: Buildings & Homes • Eco Solutions • Events • Solar Decathlon
