PVC plastic pipe is readily available, reasonably priced and ridiculously versatile. These ingenious hacks utilize this ...

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Fortunately, recently developed spray paints that chemically bond with all kinds of plastics make it possible for determined DIYers to paint PVC pipe. Just keep in mind that while some plastic ...

North American PVC resin prices have moved up an average of 1 cent per pound since July 1, in part because of weather-related production outages. A major PVC resin plant operated by Shintech Inc ...

Better measuring standards, more responsibility for producers and an end to single-use products are all positive steps. But ...

Several new projects turn waste into food for microbes that create PHA, a type of plastic that fully decomposes on its own, offering a less costly alternative to current bioplastics. This fork ...

thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. Thermoplastics, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), can be melted and reshaped multiple times without significant ...

While you might think the dizzying array of products could be a simple solution to the growing plastic pollution crisis, experts say you can’t always believe what you read, in part because of ...

Biodegradable plastics that get broken down into microplastics appear to damage soil and affect plant growth more than conventional ones, at least over the short term. Global plastic production ...

Materials such as glass, metal and paper are quite easy to recycle. Certain types of plastic can be recycled too. Objects that aren’t recycled are taken to landfill sites. These are places where ...

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