Many items over the years have been converted from less efficient materials to plastic for a number of reasons including: cost, efficiency and durability. Money is the latest item to... read more →
With Christmas fast approaching, I wanted to take a look at the history of plastic toys. Plastic can be seen all over the place at Christmastime in toys, decorations and... read more →
As the plastics industry continues to grow, we see continuous innovations and improvements in technology. Today plastic resin is primarily manufactured using oil or other fossil fuels. After these resins... read more →
The first commercially successful synthetic resin was invented over 100 years ago. The inspiration for this invention may surprise you. We have all heard of shellac, most often used as... read more →
As promised in C&J’s Blog Objective, I will strive to share plastic facts in a fun and informative way. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I will be leaning more... read more →
The initial thought of writing a blog of plastic fun facts seemed rather daunting. Plastics have been part of my everyday life since I can remember. I’m sure the same... read more →