plastic innovation
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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
Plastic Improves Farm Equipment, Wears Out Slower Than Steel
Submitted on Jan 13, 2010
Innovative farmers include plastic parts on machines and increase productivity. Plastic parts out-last and out perform their steel predecessors. Innovative farmers include plastic parts on machines and increase productivity. Plastic parts out-last and out perform their steel predecessors.
Category: Appliances & Gadgets
Plastic Composites and Boeing Make Flying a Dream
Submitted on Dec 16, 2009
Boeing's Dreamliner aircraft took off on its maiden flight near Everett, Washington on Tuesday while collecting industry accolades for being more environmentally friendly and using less fuel. Though the Dreamliner's passengers might not realize that the plane is almost entirely constructed of light but incredibly strong plastic, they will notice h [...]
Category: Cars & Transportation
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
Foam Use Expands to New Heights
Submitted on Nov 24, 2009
Expanded polystyrene (EPS foam) and polyurethane foam derived from petroleum make their debut in new production sets.
Category: Fashion & Design
Earth Plastic
Submitted on Nov 24, 2009
With the launch of Earth Plastic™, plastic products can now be 100 percent biodegradable.
Category: Eco Solutions
Cooling Lady Liberty
Submitted on Nov 24, 2009
To combat the salty and corrosive climate of Liberty Island, HVAC technicians are removing the old system and replacing it with high-density polyethylene cooling equipment.
Category: Appliances & Gadgets
Self-Healing Plastics Could One Day Repair Planes in Flight
Submitted on Oct 9, 2009
Engineers at Bristol University in the U.K. have created plastic technologies that could one-day lead to the development of airplanes that can literally fix themselves while they are still in the air. Interestingly, the British engineers were inspired by human biology; their plastic technology emulates the healing process in living organisms. The se [...]
Category: Cars & Transportation
U.S. Passes Advanced Vehicle Technology Act
Submitted on Oct 1, 2009
Increasing the use of plastic in cars.
Category: Cars & Transportation
