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This Old House Jennifer Stimpson |
10 Uses for Plastic Wrap Sure, it keeps food fresh, but plastic wrap is a handy multitasker outside the kitchen, too. |
Technology Research News June 30, 2004 |
Paper promises better e-paper It is clear that computer displays will someday be thin and flexible enough to roll up, enabled by plastic electronics. |
This Old House Larry LeMasters |
No-Mess Painting for Ceiling Fixtures Protect fixtures from messy spatters while painting ceilings... |
Chemistry World September 1, 2011 Laura Howes |
Green fire retardant swells to suppress flames Jamie Grunlan's team at the University of Texas A&M, US, has used layer by layer deposition to coat fabrics with a thin, environmentally benign, fire retardant layer of polymers. |
Technology Research News July 16, 2003 Kimberly Patch |
Electricity shapes nano plastic Plastic is a popular material for electronics these days because it's light and flexible. But today's chipmaking processes tend toward hard crystals, not soft polymers. A method that yields microscopic plastic structures could help, and it's based on a readily-available resource -- electricity. |
This Old House Mark Feirer |
10 Uses for Foam Spray A 12-ounce can of expanding polyurethane foam often yields more foam than you're likely to use before the nozzle clogs, so get your money's worth by aiming the rest at the following projects. |
IndustryWeek December 1, 2008 David Blanchard |
Haworth Rolls Out a Greener Way to Move Its Freight New packing strategy helps furniture maker reduce number of truck shipments. |
AskMen.com Michael A. Lubarsky |
Bundle Packing Forget about neatly folding and building separate stacks of shirts and trousers within your nylon bags. Today's smart man bundle packs his wardrobe. |
Technology Research News March 23, 2005 |
Cheap material makes speedy memory Researchers have devised potentially low-cost, high-speed nonvolatile memory (retains information even when it is not powered) from polystyrene and gold nanoparticles. |
IEEE Spectrum March 2008 Willie D. Jones |
Electronic Circuits That Bend and Stretch U.S. scientists claim they have developed an improved plastic circuit that is not only flexible but also stretchable and foldable. |
PC Magazine April 19, 2006 Loyd Case |
A Silent PC When your gaming PC is as loud as a refrigerator, you know you've got trouble. Here's how to control the noise. |
Fast Company November 19, 2011 Emma Haak |
Seventh Generation Introduces Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent Containers When one product becomes more eco-friendly, benefits abound throughout the supply chain. |
Seasoned Cooking September 2009 Shelly Hill |
Back to School Lunch Essentials If you are looking to save money through out the year, consider investing in non-disposable products. |
U.S. CPSC October 10, 2002 |
Stuffed Pool Animal Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Inc. The seams can separate exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children. |
The Motley Fool August 26, 2011 Anand Chokkavelu |
A Dangerous Opportunity in Shipping Just Got Cheaper The multiples for many dry bulk shipping companies is even cheaper today than before. |
Fast Company October 1, 2007 Elizabeth Royte |
Moneybags Citywide plastic-bag bans are gaining momentum. But will retailers be the ones that force Americans to change? |
Fast Company December 2003 Christine Canabou |
The Joy of Packing We have become a nation of accomplished travelers, but as packers, we're in need of some remedial training. |
Entrepreneur May 2008 JJ Ramberg |
Friend or Foam For some, starting a business is all about natural beauty. |
Popular Mechanics September 19, 2008 Jeff Beneke |
7 Steps to Save Money This Fall by Sealing Leaks and Drafts Finding and filling the dozens of gaps in the shell of your house should be tackled before you even think about replacing windows and doors. |
Delicious Living February 2005 Jean Weiss |
The Plastics Conundrum How does using plastic really affect us? Who knows. |