Recycling the plastic bottles and bags you use is an important step that everyone can feel good about doing. And who says it can’t be fun too? Plastics Make it Possible® is happy to present Bin It, a fun and addictive new game for the iPhone and iPad that challenges you to recycle in a…
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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…
Read More…Plastics Make it Possible® has partnered with Woolly Pocket to provide schools throughout the country with space-saving gardens made with recycled plastic bottles. The self-contained garden pockets help students learn valuable lessons in gardening, nutrition, and how plastics are recycled into new products. Woolly Pocket, a company based in Los Angeles, creates flexible, breathable gardening…
Read More…November 15 has been America Recycles Day since 1997, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. Plastics Make it Possible® encourages you to get educated …motivated … and inspired to recycle more of your everyday plastics! Not sure what to recycle? Plastics Make it Possible® offers the following tips for…
Read More…Plastics Make it Possible® attended the 2011 FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen. Here are some images of the beautiful event and the plastic innovations that were being used at the Show!
Read More…Entertaining outdoors can seem like a tall order, especially if you’re trying to create an elegant yet ecologically-minded experience for your guests. But it doesn’t have to be! Innovative products, many made from plastics, help make outdoor entertaining easier than ever. Below are three of my top tips for making sure your outdoor party is…
Read More…Check out these great summer entertaining recipes from Plastics Make it Possible®! Download the PDF to get these three great recipes here! Non-Alcoholic White Sangria Devil’s Food Cupcakes Chocolate Ganache
Read More…Bottles in the Bin – Bin programs widely accept milk jugs, beverage bottles and even bottles from salad dressing, cooking oil and condiments; food jars from peanut butter and mayonnaise; bottles from shampoo, laundry detergent and household cleaners. Tip: place caps on bottles before tossing in the bin. Bring Your Bags – Recycle plastic bags…
Read More…Planning to host an outdoor get-together with friends and family this summer? Plastics Make it Possible® partnered with food and lifestyle expert Sissy Biggers to share some clever tips for making the most of your next celebration using the latest innovations in plastic cooking, baking and entertaining tools. Green Your Party: Recycling is an essential…
Read More…Barbara Terry is an automotive expert, off-road racer, columnist for the Houston Chronicle, and author of “How Athletes Roll.” Barbara recently moderated a panel at the New York International Auto Show titled “Perspectives on Innovation in the Automotive Industry,” a discussion presented by Plastics Make it Possible®. We asked Barbara some questions about her experience…
Read More…Summer brings warmer weather and lots of opportunities for outdoor parties, picnics and barbecues. From handy, easy-to-clean plastic prep tools to colorful shatter-resistant cups to collapsible recycling bins, new innovations in plastics can help simplify outdoor gatherings, while making them stylish and helping you live a sustainable lifestyle. So tell us: How do plastics help…
Read More…The Plastics Make It Possible® team recently participated in the 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show. While we managed to soak in some U.S. history in the city of brotherly love, we were mainly surrounded by beautiful flowers, innovative gardens, and remarkable displays of magical outdoor landscapes. The Philadelphia show is the largest indoor flower show…
Read More…Plastics Make it Possible® attended the 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show. Here are some beautiful images of a few of our favorite displays at the Show. pdamato@iventusagency.comCheck
Read More…At the 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, the major automakers unveiled an array of new products, features, and designs, many made possible by plastics. The Plastics Make it Possible® team covered all the major announcements to identify some exciting and innovative trends from this year’s show. Technology: Most major manufacturers…
Read More…At this year’s 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show, Plastics Make it Possible® partnered with landscape designer Michael Petrie of Michael Petrie’s Handmade Gardens to create an urban garden showcasing beautiful and innovative garden essentials made with plastics and recycled plastics that can be used to create your own outdoor living space. Michael turned the display…
Read More…As part of its participation in the 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show, with its “Springtime in Paris” theme, Plastics Make it Possible® partnered with artist Michael Dee, to recreate the famous Arc de Triomphe from recycled, reused and virgin plastics. Dee is known for transforming plastic cups and phosphorescent plastic tubing into unique, vivid, signature…
Read More…Plastic composite decking, vertical gardens, compost bins, beehives, birdhouses, garden furniture made with recycled bottles – the latest trend in gardens is recycled plastics! Plastics Make It Possible® partnered with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at the 2011 Philadelphia International Flower Show in March to highlight the growing role of plastics in horticulture and outdoor living.…
Read More…From the mayonnaise or peanut butter jar, to the ketchup bottle, if you’re not recycling your plastics, reuse them in a fun and creative way! Home improvement and design expert, Leslie Segrete, shares a clever and beautiful way you can re-use old plastic containers to create a beautiful new vase. Supplies: Plastic container headed to…
Read More…The Plastics Make it Possible® exhibit at the Philadelphia International Flower Show, shows how innovations in plastics fuel the imagination and allow us to design and create functional, stylish, and environmentally-friendly outdoor and home spaces. The hit of this year’s Philadelphia International Flower Show? Bright pink plastic elephant watering cans, whimsically incorporated into the Plastics…
Read More…April 22nd is Earth Day – do you recycle to help do your part for Mother Earth? Recycling plastic bottles not only helps keep them out of the landfill, but can also lead to fun, innovative and durable products for your home and garden. Thanks to everyone who entered our contest!
Read More…Many families are encouraging their kids to get outside into the garden, perhaps inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama who planted the first vegetable garden on White House grounds since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden. Gardening can benefit children’s health and well-being and impact their attitudes towards learning, the environment, nutrition, and so much more. Gardening…
Read More…Vertical gardens have become a popular trend among gardeners who want to make the most of small spaces or simply to add a bit of green indoors. Known also as “green walls” or “living walls,” vertical gardens consist of a collection of plants that grow up a wall or other vertical surface, both indoors and…
Read More…Plastics Make it PossibleSM traveled to Philadelphia this spring — along with hundreds of thousands of gardening enthusiasts — for the annual International Flower Show that transported participants to the enchanting City of Light. Plastics Make it PossibleSM partnered with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to showcase the growing role of plastics in horticulture and outdoor…
Read More…The roof over your head should protect you, your loved ones and your belongings from Mother Nature. And now thanks to plastics, roofing can be strong, light, durable, easy to install and also make sense economically and environmentally –- some serious advantages! Even though plastic roofing weighs less than asphalt roofing and up to 75…
Read More…To protect your home from the elements, a durable, long-lasting roof can make a big difference. If it’s time to update your roof, you may want to check out roofing products made from plastics. Innovative plastic roofing is a great option for any homeowner — it’s strong, durable, light, easy to install and maintain, and…
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