Did you know that 1,700 lives have been saved since 1999 because of one material? Now I’m sure you are asking yourself what material could possibly save that many lives. Well, it’s plastic! Since 1999, 1,700 lives have been saved in high-speed accidents and will continue saving lives for many... read more →
Jan
28
Oct
26
Plastic has revolutionized the medical field! Many of the innovative procedures conducted to save lives are dependent on the use of plastic. Plastics have made healthcare less painful, easier, safer, and more cost effective today. Plastics assist our doctors and nurses in giving medicine, running tests, making procedures more comfortable... read more →
Jun
26
Plastic Packaging could be the answer to world hunger! What if we could utilize packaging to ensure the foods that are produced reach more people? Foods that are packaged properly can be shipped to the people who need it and can last 30 years or more. Have you ever thought... read more →
Mar
05
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 make the switch. I know what you are thinking, debit cards and credit cards have been around for quite a... read more →
Dec
22
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 even Christmas trees. In this blog, I wanted to focus on Fun and Historical Plastic facts by discovering what the... read more →
Aug
06
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 are manufactured, they are sent to plastic molders who use various techniques, including plastic injection molding, to create the plastic... read more →
Apr
29
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 a wood finish. In the early 20th century, shellac was commonly used as an electrical insulator. As the electrical industry... read more →
Mar
17
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 towards the goal of FUN. With this in mind, let’s talk about how plastic has affected homebrewing. Homebrewing is defined... read more →
Feb
25
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 could be said for you, so writing about plastic seems like a rather tedious task. It’s like writing a blog... read more →