Lifestyle expert, Sissy Biggers, demonstrates how plastic innovations makes preparing food and entertaining easier than ever!
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Whether adding pizzazz to the party with colorful, shatter-resistant margarita glasses, readying the wine with a plastic aerator, or packing the picnic basket with resealable plastic storage containers, innovations in plastics can help you to enjoy eating and entertaining outside – all summer long. Aside from those great outdoor parties, summer is also the unofficial…
Read More…Want to see more? Click here to see our album showcasing ways plastics are making summer entertaining a breeze. Plastics Make it PossibleSM went to Aspen for the 2010 FOOD & WINE Classic with lifestyle expert Sissy Biggers. While Sissy was sharing some clever tips for using innovative plastic gadgets and tools to make the most…
Read More…Think synthetic grass is used only on football fields and miniature golf courses? Well, think again because synthetic (read: plastic) grass is becoming more popular among homeowners and city planners in the U.S., in large part for its ease of maintenance and environmental benefits. In fact, the Association of Synthetic Grass Installers reports that the…
Read More…Many homeowners are looking for do-it-yourself (DIY) projects that help increase energy efficiency and save money. Installing a programmable thermostat and switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs can help, but homeowners interested in even more energy and money savings should start with the windows. Here are a few ways that plastics can help: Stop the…
Read More…Feeling any drafts or hot/cold spots in your home? Concerned about your monthly energy bill? You might be losing heat and air conditioning through drafty windows and doors without even knowing it. Using plastic-based caulks is an easy, simple solution to this problem, and the good news is that just about anyone can apply them!…
Read More…Mini Fruit Tarts with Lemon Curd, Berries & White Chocolate Crème Sweet Pastry Crust Recipe 3 Cups All Purpose Flour ¼ Tsp. Salt ½ Cup Granulated White Sugar ½ Lb. Unsalted Butter at Room Temperature 2 Large Eggs Lightly Beaten Method • Sift together flour and salt. • Cream sugar and butter in mixing…
Read More…While it may sound counterintuitive to go shopping to help celebrate America Recycles Day, the right kind of “retail therapy” may be just what the planet needs. How? Buying products made from recycled materials is one way we can help “close the loop” or complete the recycling circle to help reduce waste across the globe.…
Read More…This year a quarter of Americans plan to make outdoor home improvements to get ready for springtime and warmer weather. So as barbeque season approaches, it’s a good time to take stock of your outdoor deck, furniture and dishware and consider how plastics can help ease time-consuming maintenance chores. If you’re thinking about adding a…
Read More…Sports have always been my passion. My athletic career started early when I began swimming competitively at the YMCA in Oak Park, Illinois, and then moved on to baseball, football and eventually track and field. I became an NCAA All-American three times in the long jump and twice on the 4×400 relay teams at the…
Read More…Who Needs Snow? Plastics Help Winter Athletes Practice Year-Round Winter sports athletes have to train all year to be ready for winter. How do they do this without year-round snow? Plastics of course! Throughout the years, skiers have found inventive ways to practice their jumps year-round and have often turned to modern technology for help.…
Read More…Thank you for your support of the Plastics Make it PossibleSM campaign to raise money for the Athletes with Disabilities Network (ADN)! Because of your help, we have raised $46,582 for ADN to provide services and mentorship for disabled athletes across the country. For more information on ADN and their upcoming Extremity Games, visit www.athleteswithdisabilities.org…
Read More…Prostheses have been used for centuries, dating back to Ancient Egypt, to help people who have lost limbs due to trauma, illness or birth defects. Early designs were made primarily from basic materials, such as wood, leather and fabric. Today, modern prosthetic limbs are lighter, stronger, and more life-like than ever before – thanks in…
Read More…Hi, We’re Daniel Feld and Wesley Nault, also known as WesFeld, the design team that won the Plastics Make It PossibleSM designer competition. The response we’ve been getting over the first few weeks, since winning, has been so wonderful! We are so excited to be part of this and about participating in New York Fashion…
Read More…Get a behind the scenes look at the New Garde show featuring Molly Sims and Wesfeld, winners of the Plastics Make it PossibleSM design competition.
Read More…Due to overwhelming response, the deadline to enter the Plastics Make it Possible fashion design contest has been extended to Friday, December 11th!
Read More…Plastics Make it PossibleSM went to Brooklyn this week to check in on design contest winners, Wesley Nault and Daniel Feld of WesFeld. While we busily snapped photos and filmed the duo at work, Wes and Daniel hardly took their hands off of their pencils! The two are busy sketching and sewing and have made…
Read More…Hi, We’re Daniel Feld and Wesley Nault, also known as WesFeld, the design team that won the Plastics Make It PossibleSM designer competition. The response we’ve been getting over the first few weeks, since winning, has been so wonderful! We are so excited to be part of this and begin our journey to New York…
Read More…Every so often, tragic accidents in winter sports elevate public discussions of ski helmets – particularly debates on whether wearing them should be mandatory. International data show that although head injuries account for no more than 15 percent of injuries to skiers and snowboarders overall, they are accountable for an estimated 87 percent of deaths.…
Read More…There is evidence of an ancient hockey-like game played across Europe and the First Nations of Eastern Canada.
Read More…Skiing has been an official Olympic sport since the first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France in 1924.
Read More…Without plastic, snowboarding would likely be stuck at its humble beginnings.
Read More…Winter enthusiasts know that getting out in the snow is dependent on the proper equipment.
Read More…After sifting through 161 entries, 322 looks, and more than 5,000 online comments, we’re proud to announce that the design team of Wesley Nault and Daniel Feld (together known to the fashion world as WesFeld) are the 2009 Plastics Make it PossibleSM Design Competition winners! The contest, launched by the American Chemistry Council and Gen…
Read More…According to experts, most of us will generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays compared with the rest of the year – resulting in an extra 5 million tons of garbage. To encourage consumers to “trim their trash” while trimming their trees, Plastics Make it PossibleSM, an initiative sponsored by the plastics industries of…
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