As published in “Plastics Engineering” magazine, a publication of the Society of Plastics Engineers. What a difference a few years can make. Following the selection of the new Pope in March, a pair of images from Rome made rounds on the Internet: a 2013 photo that captured thousands of people with smart phones and tablets recording…
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As published in “Plastics Engineering” magazine, a publication of the Society of Plastics Engineers. In the blizzard of news reports about Earth Day, you likely will hear quite a bit about how individuals, businesses and governments are focusing on “sustainability.” But it’s less likely that you will hear much about how plastics help us in our…
Read More…Sometimes big environmental improvements come from unexpected places … While most of us know that drastically improving automobile fuel efficiency will reduce gasoline consumption and tailpipe emissions, we may be less familiar with exactly how our cars and trucks are changing to make that happen. The U.S. government recently announced stringent new Corporate Average Fuel…
Read More…Adults and kids who are concerned about the environment often focus on the “stuff” they use, making efforts to waste less, recycle more, and purchase products made with recycled plastics and other materials. But what happens when our kids head off to school? What can parents and kids do to contribute to sustainability during the…
Read More…Plastics recycling is now more rewarding than ever, thanks to the updated Bin It! 2.0 app, the exciting game from Plastics Make it Possible® that actually challenges players to recycle common household plastics. To encourage people to recycle more, Plastics Make it Possible® has teamed up with Earth911, host of the nation’s largest recycling directory, and Recyclebank®, the company that rewards people’s everyday green activities…
Read More…In the impoverished neighborhoods in and around Manila, Philippines, millions of people live in darkness in their homes—even in the daytime. Electricity is often too expensive, and windows are a building expense that many cannot afford. To change this, a local social entrepreneur has created a program called A Liter of Light that illuminates the…
Read More…Nearly all Americans have access to a plastics recycling program, which means you and your family can likely help the environment by recycling lots of everyday plastics around your home. You’ve heard it before: every day is Earth Day—so it’s time to recycle every day. Many community recycling programs are accepting more and more plastics*—and…
Read More…Sustainability is top of mind for many environmentally minded consumers these days. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to find useful, affordable, and stylish products made with recycled plastics. Many of these products also can be recycled again at the end of their useful lives, depending on recycling programs in your community. Here are a few…
Read More…If you strive to live a green lifestyle, you may be looking for ways to make your holidays more eco-friendly this year while shopping for gifts for family and friends. As you stroll the mall or surf the web, it’s a bit easier this year to find unique gifts made with reused or recycled plastics…
Read More…Did you know that 94% of U.S. households have access to a plastics recycling program? So what happens to all those recycled plastics? Those plastic bottles, containers, bags and wraps can go on to lead a second life as carpeting, kitchen gadgets, handbags, fleece jackets, t-shirts, bracelets, backyard decks … or new bags, bottles and containers. You…
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