If you’ve invested in building or purchasing a greenhouse or arbor to enhance your outdoor living space or green thumb, installing a plastic shade cloth is the perfect addition. Shade cloth is designed to shield you or your plants from the intensity of the sun, thus allowing you to control the heat gain in your…
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Ever notice that more and more products on supermarket shelves are sold in all sorts of new flexible pouches? Tuna fish, nuts, dried fruit, trail mix, baby formula, candy, pet foods, and even wine are being packaged in super-light, soft plastic pouches. In the refrigerator and freezer sections you see still more foods in similar…
Read More…A chateau currently under construction in Highlandville, Mo., will be one of the largest homes in the United States—72,000 square feet, even larger than the White House—when completed in 2013. But what really makes the Pensmore chateau unique is its design. Pensmore’s owner set out to design an exceptionally energy-efficient building that is durable enough…
Read More…You know, I really hadn’t thought about all the ways plastics help celebrate spring holidays like Easter. But if you look around, plastic is everywhere… helping us decorate, entertain and spread holiday cheer. Just look at an Easter basket; from the pastel overwrap down to a jelly bean stuffed plastic egg—plastics are a big part…
Read More…Plastics Make It Possible® attended the 2012 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla., to check out the latest innovations in building and construction. We uncovered some interesting new ways that plastics enable building industry professionals to create more sustainable, convenient, and functional homes. Here are some examples: Let the Sun Shine In: Home features that…
Read More…Plastics Make it Possible® attended the 2012 National Association of Home Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida. Check out the photos below for examples of innovative new plastic building materials available now for your home improvement projects.
Read More…Innovations in plastic packaging frequently help reduce the amount of materials used to package food and everyday products. This often results in lighter packaging, less fuel to transport products, reduced use of natural resources, fewer greenhouse gas emissions, less waste—a lighter environmental footprint. Here are some examples: Ecolean Liquid Packaging: These plastic pouches used for…
Read More…I’m always looking for new and innovative ideas for my home. Searching around on the Web for the latest and greatest techniques and products is a favorite pastime. Recently I found a really neat idea that makes a lot of sense for homeowners, and I thought I’d share it with you: synthetic turf made with…
Read More…Jenny Wu of Good Bad and Fab rocks this faux fur vest!
Read More…Joanna Baker’s purse was full of plastic sequins!
Read More…Not surprising that Sucker for Sequins wore this great sequin top.
Read More…Yuka from Nadeshiko Beauty sported plastic heels and those great tights (lycra is made from plastic).
Read More…There were plastic sequins everywhere – including this gorgeous top on Cheralee Lyle Style, bonus, her necklace was plastic too!
Read More…Court and Hudson was making a statement just by protecting her phone with plastic! Congratulations to Christine for being the winner of our first blogger look!
Read More…Marnella of Bold and Out Loud sported these amazing nails and plastic bracelets
Read More…Tulle is totally plastic and The District 1107 looked amazing in it!
Read More…We loved Krystin’s from Be Loud Be You ombre skirt with big plastic sequins.
Read More…You may know New York Fashion Week as a time when cutting-edge designers unveil their visions of the upcoming season’s fashions. But you may not know that many of the innovative new looks on display this year were made possible by plastics—including recycled plastics. Plastics have long been used in our favorite styles, ranging from…
Read More…Don Schoendorfer was vacationing in Morocco years ago when he saw a disabled woman drag herself across a dirt road, ignored by the crowds and barely evading traffic. Schoendorfer later learned that in developing countries, an estimated 100 million disabled people need wheelchairs but cannot afford them. These disabilities are due to many causes, including…
Read More…In 2003, Heinz introduced EasySqueeze!™, a squeezable, upside-down, plastic ketchup bottle. The bottle not only featured an innovative flip-cap made with plastic, but also a clever, upside-down design—meaning no more shaking or pounding on the bottle to dispense its contents. A shatter-resistant plastic bottle was perfect for kids and picnics, too. The Heinz upside-down bottle…
Read More…Our bakers have been working hard in the kitchen, cooking up some great Valentine’s Day treats. From heart-shaped cookies on a stick to a cake-flan hybrid, the recipes featured below have one thing in common: they were created using plastic products! Check out their delicious goodies and if you’d like to cook something up for your…
Read More…With its emphasis on love and sweet indulgence, Valentine’s Day is an extremely popular time of year for baking. From heart-shaped cookies and cakes to decadent red velvet cupcakes, there are many ways to express your love! No matter how many hours you have – or haven’t – logged in the kitchen, a variety of…
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