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Smartcycle[R] packaging films from Klockner Pentaplast. Sep 1, 2009 334
Our plastic world. Sohn, Emily Oct 1, 2008 1637
This toxic life: our world is awash with petro-chemicals. From plastics to pesticides they are integral to modern life. Wayne Ellwood argues that we are all paying the price for the release of these hazardous substances. Ellwood, Wayne Report Sep 1, 2008 2767
Plastic is forever. Statistical table Sep 1, 2008 1213
Plastic plants: Henry Ford dreamed of making plastic cars out of soy. Now Dow, DuPont and other chemical giants are also dreaming of a 'green' future. But, as Jim Thomas argues, bioplastic is not the eco-solution it's cracked up to be. Thomas, Jim Sep 1, 2008 1953
Respirator use and practices in rubber and plastics products establishments: results of a national survey of private sector employers. Doney, Brent; Greskevitch, Mark; Syamlal, Girija; Bang, Ki Moon; Groce, Dennis Aug 1, 2008 2073
Firing plastic ammo. Brief article Feb 1, 2008 104
The compost corral: "corralling" your compost makes it easier to turn, and rails from your homestead are much cheaper than those manufactured plastic bins. Sulek, Robert Jan 1, 2008 1031
Milk jug lumber. Haroldsen, Jae O. Jul 1, 2007 406
Plastic Building Products Providing Great Opportunities According to New Principia Study. Apr 2, 2007 728
Three-dimensional numerical simulation of injection molding filling of optical lens and multiscale geometry using finite element method. Kim, Sang-Woo; Turng, Lih-Sheng Sep 1, 2006 7374
Busy little recyclers: chemical process, microbial metabolism transform trash-bound plastics. Cunningham, Aimee Feb 25, 2006 482
Antimicrobials used within Biologically Active Surfaces: Usage of Antimicrobials in the Coatings, Construction, Plastics and Textiles Industries on the Increase. Jan 10, 2006 505
Effect of gloss and texture on the color of injection-molded pigmented plastics. Arino, Ingrid; Kleist, Ulf; Rigdahl, Mikael May 1, 2005 8002
Sprouting phones. Williams, David B. Apr 18, 2005 133
Match analysis with materials: material characteristics and differences are sufficiently disparate so that those designers and engineers who are looking for tools to model parts before they're produced ought to consider those that are specific to the requirements. Gould, Lawrence S. Apr 1, 2004 1494
Biodegradable nonwovens in Japan: PLA costs more but is much better for the environment. Ohmura, Kin Mar 1, 2004 301
Glazed and diffused. Whitfield, Kermit Feb 1, 2004 564
Plastic pieces. (Equipment & Application). Apr 1, 2003 1039
Barrier plus double act for longer shelf life. (News & Installations). Brief Article Nov 1, 2001 417
Plastic breathers for reservoirs. Brief Article Sep 1, 2000 66
Wood vs. Competitive Materials ... Dec 1, 1999 300
Does Loose Plastics Palaver Have You Running Scared? Dec 1, 1999 378
All-plastic lights for a lightweight glow. Wu, C. Brief Article Jul 10, 1999 461
For compounding, sheet & profile, wood is good. Schut, Jan H. Mar 1, 1999 2530
Space age materials launch this homesteader's ideas. Brief Article Jan 1, 1999 652
Where the growth is in lawn & garden. De Gaspari, John Oct 1, 1998 576
Where the growth is in ... toys. Knights, Mikell Dec 1, 1997 611
Brillion Iron Works' recipe for success with plastic tooling. Welch, Michael Nov 1, 1996 1718
The war of the Super Materials. Mar 14, 1995 443
SAE highlights new automotive plastics materials and technology. Monks, Richard Apr 1, 1993 4302
Novel decorative effects produced by multilayer sheet. Gabriele, Michael C. Dec 1, 1992 488
Plastics gain importance as patternmaking material. Bex, Tom Sep 1, 1990 828
Cleaning up. Menough, Jon column Aug 1, 1990 1343

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