“The Plastics Blog” by Don Loepp
Using The Lorax to teach recycling (March 2)
A few months ago I wrote about the potential for viewers to take away an anti-plastics message from The Lorax, a Dr. Seuss-inspired film. But the tone of that post, “The Lorax pits kids against plastics,” wasn't quite right. ...
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3-D printed car dashboard goes on tour (March 7)
A fully assembled, concept-car dashboard, printed in 3-D by Objet Geometries Ltd., is making appearances at exhibitions worldwide. The Rehovot, Israel-based company said the functional prototype for the StreetScooter represents “the pinnacle of prototyping realism.” ...
Omnova sells Muraspec wallcovering business (March 7)
Omnova Solutions Inc. has sold Muraspec, its Hemel Hempstead, England-based commercial wallcovering business, to affiliates of a2e Venture Catalysts Ltd. ...
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Plastics News Executive Forum
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