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26 July 10
Plastic and the Enviornment

Many people find it surprising that plastics can be the most environmentally friendly choice, but it’s something IAPD members have known for years.

The plastics industry is committed to contributing to ...

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14 July 10
VYCOM Launches CORRTEC™ Line of Chemical and Corrosion Resistant Materials for Tanks, Labs, Orthotics and More...

Scranton, PA— Vycom, a world leader in Olefin and PVC solutions has manufactured a number of products designed for use in the chemical and corrosion industry for the last quarter of a century. Vycom has consolida...

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09 July 10
Look to Aerospace for Material Innovations of Tomorrow

Look To Aerospace for Material Innovations of Tomorrow

By Michael R. Favaloro, Ticona Technical Marketing Manager, Fortron PPS Composites, Americas

Aerospace is a great industry to monitor for trend...

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09 July 10
Demand for Plastic Lumber Remains High

by Mike Breslin

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the recycling rate for polyethylene bags and wraps doubled from 2005 to 2008 going up to 832 billion pounds, growing 28 percent since 2005. “This is...

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08 July 10
Texas utilities replacing steel with plastic?

By Scott Lawrence

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Utilities in Texas could be required to replace decades-old steel natural gas pipelines with plastic versions to help prevent explosions.

The Dallas Morn...

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