Plastics innovation
Plastic Disks Help Advance Cancer Vaccine
Submitted on Jul 20, 2010
Researchers have developed an implantable vaccine that, using plastic disks, eliminated melanoma tumors in mice.
Category: Future Technologies • Medical & Safety
Plastic Wrap: From the Pantry to the Runway?
Submitted on Jul 20, 2010
No longer is this product solely devoted to keeping your lunch fresh, but it’s a fashion-forward addition to any of your favorite outfits.
Category: Fashion & Design
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
New AirOPack Uses Plastic to Innovate Cosmetic Packaging
Submitted on Jul 20, 2010
A recyclable cosmetic dispenser than can be used as an alternative to conventional metal or aluminum spray cans is set to hit the market in September.
Category: Smart Packaging
Plastic Fabrics Could Make Your Shirt Sing
Submitted on Jul 20, 2010
New acoustic fibers rely on plastics and can ’sing’ and hear sounds.
Category: Future Technologies
Plastics Make Solar Bulbs Possible
Submitted on Jul 20, 2010
Solar-powered light bulb is one Denver inventor’s brilliant idea to bring light to rural areas.
Category: Appliances & Gadgets
Obama Makes Visit to Future Battery Plant
Submitted on Jul 15, 2010
The plant will create battery packs that will use plastics in hoses, ducts and other components, along with the plastics used within lithium-ion cells, in connectors, cables and other parts.
Category: Cars & Transportation • Future Technologies
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
Researchers Improve Plastic Solar Cells
Submitted on Jul 8, 2010
“Industry-changing” plastic solar cells see longer operating life.
Category: Future Technologies
Student Spearheads Recycling Program
Submitted on Jul 8, 2010
One ten-year old takes recycling into his own hands.
Category: Eco Solutions
