Status of two voluntary bag reduction efforts
August 25th, 2010
Instead of resorting to bag taxes and bans, some communities and retailers have tried voluntary efforts to reduce bag consumption. Let's check on the status of two -- one small-scale effort, and one on a very large scale. On the...
Hats off to Faurecia
August 25th, 2010
Faurecia SA has launched a corporate giving program to support the communities where it has a presence throughout North America. The program, called FUELS (for Faurecia Unites with Employees for Local Service), will involve more than 9,000 Faurecia employees in...
UK firm making plastic from chewed gum?
August 24th, 2010
A designer in the United Kingdom is developing a plan to collect and recycle chewed gum and turn it into a plastic that can be molded into new products. Gross, I know, but interesting. The designer is Anna Bullus, who,...
ACC’s bag ban advertisement
August 24th, 2010
For Plastics Blog readers outside California, here's the advertisement that the American Chemistry Council prepared to fight AB 1998, the bill that would ban plastic bags. The ad is tough on the state Legislature, accusing it of focusing on a...
Bag ban is about politicians ‘micromanaging our lives’
August 23rd, 2010
The North County Times in Escondido, Calif., recently editorialized against the proposed California plastic bag ban with a column that blasted the legislative "nanny state" trend. "... if plastic grocery bags can be banned, what other popular consumer items will...
‘Majestic Plastic Bag’ aimed at Calif. legislature
August 23rd, 2010
A video that mimics a nature channel documentary is getting attention in California, where the state Senate is preparing to vote on AB 1998, which would ban plastic bags at some retailers. The "mockumentary" is narrated by actor Jeremy Irons,...
Why ban plastics?
August 23rd, 2010
Al Evans noticed some calls to ban or tax plastics products, so he wrote a letter to Stuart, Fla.'s TCPalm.com asking "Why, when plastics yield so many benefits?" "Having worked for the plastics industry for 17 years, I feel compelled...
Friendly Plastic Strips go to Iceland where Klara makes Beautiful Friendly Plastic Jewelry
August 22nd, 2010
That's right...Friendly Plastic has made it's way to Iceland - How cool is that?
I've been corresponding with a lady who has watched our Friendly Plastic segments on Cool2Craft and followed this blog. Although she had never tried Friendly Plastic she was inspired to give it a whirl! So she contacted me and asked where to buy Friendly Plastic. I was able to hook her up.
She just emailed that she received her package and look what she's already made using Friendly Plastic strips - Beautiful Friendly Plastic jewelry!
Klara was kind enough to upload these to Facebook where she tagged me to see. I think this is awesome!!! Wow! THANK YOU Klara!
CrafTECH University offers an on-demand class on how to use Friendly Plastic in a class called "Fusion Illusion". It's an excellent overview of all the basics you will need to create Friendly Plastic jewelry too.
Also, peruse this blog for Free Friendly Plastic projects, instructions and how to videos.
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
I've been corresponding with a lady who has watched our Friendly Plastic segments on Cool2Craft and followed this blog. Although she had never tried Friendly Plastic she was inspired to give it a whirl! So she contacted me and asked where to buy Friendly Plastic. I was able to hook her up.
She just emailed that she received her package and look what she's already made using Friendly Plastic strips - Beautiful Friendly Plastic jewelry!
Klara was kind enough to upload these to Facebook where she tagged me to see. I think this is awesome!!! Wow! THANK YOU Klara!
CrafTECH University offers an on-demand class on how to use Friendly Plastic in a class called "Fusion Illusion". It's an excellent overview of all the basics you will need to create Friendly Plastic jewelry too.
Also, peruse this blog for Free Friendly Plastic projects, instructions and how to videos.
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
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The problem with PLA: chip bags that are really loud
August 18th, 2010
Did you ever try to sneak a chip without anyone hearing? Apparently it's just about impossible with the new Sun Chip bags from Frito-Lay. That's according to a story from Page 1 of today's The Wall Street Journal: "Snack Attack:...
Paper bag maker not happy with Brownsville bag ban
August 18th, 2010
Duro Bag Manufacturing Co. was OK with the city of Brownsville, Texas, banning plastic bags. But now that the city may extend the ban to paper bags, the company is threatening to close its plant and leave town. Plastics Blog...