When shopping for a car, you probably weigh lots of features—cost, reliability, performance, color, and so on—but you probably don’t think much about the many roles plastics play in today’s autos. Plastics in Autos Since the 1950s, plastics increasingly have been used to make cars lighter and more agile—and today plastics are playing an even…
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NASCAR drivers rely on some of the world’s most innovative, high-performance vehicles to maneuver around the racetrack at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. While the fast-paced action can be thrilling, real precautions must be taken to protect the driver, crew, and spectators in the event of a collision. It may be surprising…
Read More…This week our Plastics Make It Possible® Team traveled to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012 in Detroit to see how plastics are being used in incredibly innovative ways to help make cars safer and more fuel efficient. The team was also amazed to see how plastics are helping to enable beautiful, sleek…
Read More…Plastics Make it Possible® attended the 2012 Detroit Auto Show where new vehicles made their debuts, covetted industry awards were distributed, and the innovative use of plastic in vehicles was celebrated. Check out some of the innovative ways plastic is used in today and tomorrow’s vehicles to help make them more durable, aesthetically pleasing, and…
Read More…The launch of Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner passenger plane marks another step forward in aviation technology, the latest in a century-long history of dramatic advancements . Over the last half-century, many of these advancements have resulted from innovations in plastics technology—and today plastics are helping create state-of-the-art airplanes that offer unparalleled durability, comfort, and fuel-efficiency.…
Read More…Pssst. Here’s a travel secret. Going places in the off-season is the absolute best. Skip long lines, high prices, crowded attractions, and sweaty weather by planning your family vacation for this fall! Here are three excellent options to consider for autumn adventures: 1. Disney is always a great bet – whether you choose the Land…
Read More…This past year, our little family of four has volunteered with over 40 non-profit organizations in over 20 states. Our very first project was with The Giving Tree in our hometown of Tucson, AZ. We served a special dessert to the homeless at a weekly gathering called Project F.E.E.D. – yogurt parfaits! We packed 2…
Read More…When we first decided to travel the country in an RV, I worried about the amount of time we would need to spend in the car. Our then one-and-a-half-year-old wasn’t a huge fan of her car seat and we hadn’t done many long road trips. The girls surprised us by being Super Travelers. For the…
Read More…Our family hasn’t lived in a house in almost a year. We’ve been sailing on boats, visiting monuments, exploring Amish country, and hiking through the wonders of national parks. All with our 2-year-old and 4-year-old in tow! Needless to say, we know a thing or two about traveling with little ones. Without further ado, I…
Read More…It was a huge sigh of relief to enter the west coast. After traveling almost 19,000 miles around the country, I admit: this is home. The rebellious west with her mountains and trees, her flip-flops and cowboy hats, her dry summer nights and expansive skies. We’re currently parked in Camano Island, Washington and we hope to…
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