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Does Your SIGG Bottle Contain BPA Afterall?
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 30, 2009
...bought him a SIGG stainless steel bottle. After all, isn't bisphenol A something to be found in plastics only? And SIGG is a reputable brand, a Swiss brand. Very trustworthy. Or is it?
This month...
No need to carry plastic cards when Gyazapo is here
in The RFID Weblog, on February 23, 2009
...nd won't be possible for stores to pull out other vendors data.
Seems I will have to throw my plastics in the garbage box pretty soon!!
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BPA-Free Baby Bottles
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 14, 2009
...to long term exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a polymer additive commonly used in the production of plastics., including those used for baby and water bottles. The FDA says that it's still review...
The Melamine in China's Milk
in China Venture News, on September 28, 2008
Well, I've tried to ignore this story, but I suppose the time has come to comment on it...
WaPo had a story in their Sunday paper. In China you can take your child to the hospital and have its kidneys tested for free. According to the Post article: Despite official assurances that the problem...
Bisphenol A and Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on September 17, 2008
...a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hearing on BPA - the most common chemical compound found in plastics and plastic products.
The researchers found that average BPA concentrations, adjusted fo...
Keeping Hydrated on the trail
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 21, 2008
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With the current debate over the plastics used in water bottles and how harmful they may or may not be to the average person, I have to admit I'm keeping my eye open for alternatives (besi...
Nokia Intros Eco Sensor Concept Phone
in The Wireless Weblog, on December 12, 2007
...of two parts - the phone itself, which is no larger than a chunky watch and made from plant based plastics and 100 per cent recycled steel," writes TrustedReviews' Gordon Kelly . &quo...
Nach Siemens strukturiert nun auch BASF um
in Das B2B-Marketing-Blog, on 08.12.07
... vom 1. Januar 2008 wird das Unternehmen über die folgenden sechs Segmente verfügen: Chemicals, Plastics, Functional Solutions, Performance Products, Agricultural Solutions sowie Oil & Gas.
Im Se...
Changes in China for Foreign Investment: Energy Consumption and Pollution
in China Venture News, on December 3, 2007
...minium fluoride and hydrofluoric acid production - will now be restricted.
Meanwhile, engineering plastics, for example, and environmentally friendly fertilizers or pesticides will join a list of &#...
plasticker.de - Online-Marktplatz für die Kunststoff-Industrie
in Das B2B-Marketing-Blog, on 03.10.07
Die Seite mag vielleicht ein wenig vollgestopft sein. Die Banner bringen zusätzlich Unruhe hinein. Und doch halte ich plasticker.de für ein durchweg gelungenes Branchenportal.
Hier finden Unternehmen der Kunststoffbranche alles, was im Geschäftsleben wichtig sein kein: Neue Geschäftspartner (K...
Study finds true cause of most breast cancer
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on September 25, 2007
...the study to eat organic foods and use non-plastic containers to re-heat and store food (since some plastics seep cancer causing chemicals into the food during temperature changes) in an effort to avo...
UV-light Controlled Nanomachines
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 9, 2007
...s studies, but the molecules only responded properly when suspended in liquids or incorporated into plastics, neither of which makes a very good foundation for complex nanomachines.
Find more detail...
Holy Cow! It's A Line of All Natural NON HAZARDOUS Household Cleaners
in Cool Picking, on June 1, 2007
...a , harmful oxygen-based bleach cleaners, or citrus-based products which may dissolve rubber or plastics. The HOLY COW products are biodegradable and non-hazardous, so they're safe for you...
Logistics issues in bottled water supply chain raises environmentalists' attention
in Supplychainer, on May 21, 2007
... consumes significant amounts of energy in production and shipping. Millions of tons of oil-derived plastics, mostly polyethylene terephthalate (PET), are used to make the water bottles, most of which...
Bio-Friendly Plastic?
in The Gadgets Weblog, on April 17, 2007
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Ever wonder what we're going to do for plastics - probably the world's most successful material - once we run out of oil? Well, according to TheStar.com writer Tyler Hamilton , we&...
Saving Science From Itself
in Philoneist, on April 10, 2007
Chris Mooney and Matt Nisbet of Science Blogs debuted in the pages of the journal Science this week, arguing in a one-page policy note that scientists fail to sell their ideas to the public because they misunderstand how the public approaches news. Instead of responding to antiscience a...
Common Chemical from Plastics to Soaps - Phthalates: Linked to Male Obesity
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 19, 2007
...a variety of products (from cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, lotions, lubricants, paint, pesticides, and plastics), phthalates can soften plastic tubing, PVC, and are also used in the coating of some timed...
Plastic and Obesity
in Well Woman Blog, on March 12, 2007
... gain.
Researchers have come up with yet another reason for those added inches - chemicals used in plastics. The Washington Post.com tells us:
The chemicals under scrutiny are used in products fr...
Your morning routine might be poisoning you
in Are you a beauty?, on February 27, 2007
... and Black warns :
"For example, chemicals like phthalates, which are commonly used to soften plastics, are found in countless everyday products like hair spray, nail polish and deodorant. DEHP ...
gDiapers
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 28, 2007
...e no more guilt about all those waste. In addition, you can now say goodbye to chemicals, latex and plastics. Oh yea, it's flushable!
"gDiapers are designed to keep your baby dry and comfor...
Nokia Patents Diamond-Coated Gadgets
in The Gadgets Weblog, on January 23, 2007
...radable, has a composition similar to diamond and is versatile enough to cover even the cheapest of plastics. No word on when this coating will hit the streets, but when it does, I'm sure it will ...
Why the SNES turns yellow
in House of Nintendo, on January 18, 2007
...t game-related mysteries of our time, but Vintage Computing and Gaming has just solved it:
Most plastics typically reflect the majority of UV light that hits them. However, if there are trace elem...
"Invisible" electronics could revolutionize display technology
in Nanotechbuzz, on December 27, 2006
...is a transparent, high-performance transistor that can be assembled inexpensively on both glass and plastics. These thin-film transistors combine films of the inorganic semiconductor indium oxide with...
Flash Decapitation
in Philoneist, on November 23, 2006
...like some kind of silicon-based roach clip.
An entire field of industrial chemistry is devoted to plastics failure . But apparently computer manufacturers have uniformly not applied its lessons to t...
Lasers cut nanopores, and costs
in Nanotechbuzz, on November 16, 2006
...cations such as single molecule analysis, DNA sequencing, etc. our technique (laser) and materials (plastics) will lead to dramatic cost reductions in fabricating such nanopore devices" says Ling...
内衣可以当包包！
in IN 女人, on 2006-11-12
... "No More Plastics Bags Bra", a bra which converts into a shopping bag, is shown at the company's showroom in Tokyo November 8, 2006. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao [ 来源 ]
Every girl needs the B...
Nanotechnology boosts bioplastic production
in Nanotechbuzz, on November 2, 2006
... Iowa State University (ISU) assistant professor is working to create biorenewable, biodegradable plastics from the proteins in crops .
His researcher team is using microcellular foaming technologi...
Robots Get Smarter With RFID
in The RFID Weblog, on October 10, 2006
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The confidence in RFID seems to be on the rise. Wittmann , a company into plastics is utilizing RFID in its robots in order to make them sharper. A system is being used by the company which uses ...
Bioplastics From Corn/Soybean Oil
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 21, 2006
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Using a patented process, scientists have been able to develop bioplastics which is made from inexpensive corn, soybean and other bio-based oils. According to the developer, the plastics ha...
Purdue unveils new environmental ethanol processing method
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on September 18, 2006
... oil, corn fiber, gluten and zein, which is a protein that can be used in the manufacture of plastics so that the containers are good for the environment because they are biodegradable and easi...
Mana Bernardes
in The Jewelry Weblog, on September 7, 2006
... São Paulo. Her pendants, earrings, and bracelets range from minimalist chrome to brightly-colored plastics and translucent pieces that seem to take on a glow of their own, hinting at the young design...
Can You Burn Plastics?
in IfEnergy, on August 24, 2006
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Can you burn plastics? This is a very old question that has not really been answered. Some people think that burning plastics in wood stoves, furnaces, or in open fires is better than burying pl...
Nanotechnology: the new asbestos or the new plastic?
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 17, 2006
...ooks at nanotech risks across industries and details how they may be handled.
Nanotechnology: The Plastics of the 21st Century? , produced by Guy Carpenter & Company, Inc. , ranges from the gen...
Pontiac G6 GTP Convertable
in carzz.org, on August 6, 2006
...39;t work, actually had to trade it in to get the kids home. Like most Pontiac's of late, cheap plastics abound.
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Energy Crisis Internet Opinions
in IfEnergy, on May 7, 2006
...which I only rarely see mentioned in connection with PeakOil is how the world will cope without any plastics. Think about how we have come to reply on plastics in the medical world, for the storage of...
Rhodium Quinones
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 3, 2006
...l processes as well as the manufacture of everything from skin bleaching creams to high-performance plastics.
A team of Brown University chemists headed by Dr. Dwight Sweigart, combined these two ma...
Architecture students explore nanotechnology
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 1, 2006
...es stronger than steel, 10 times lighter, and transparent. Similar advances are occurring in glass, plastics and concrete. Our mission for this project was to imagine the potential of one of th...
Smart Labels USA - See Who Will be There
in The RFID Weblog, on February 27, 2006
...t.
EXCLUSIVE General Electric, USA
From jet engines to power generation, financial services to plastics, and medical imaging to news and information, GE is a massive potential RFID user and one o...
Chemo-Biotechnological Conversion of Polystyrene To Biodegradable Thermoplastic
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 24, 2006
...s PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) . The process might also be used to convert other types of discarded plastics into PHA, according to O'Connor.
PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) is a biodegradable plast...
First Commercial Plant For Biodegradable Plastic
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 15, 2006
...egradable plastic is ready for commercial-scale production .
As opposed to petroleum-derived plastics, biodegradable plastics are made up of polymers called polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), which...
Ball State University students explore design with nanotechnology
in Nanotechbuzz, on January 12, 2006
...electricity? How much energy will they use when their facades are made of flexible solar-collecting plastics and fabrics? Students in my architectural design studio at Ball State University hope to ...
Plastic RFID Tags: Has Their Time Finally Arrived?
in The RFID Weblog, on December 28, 2005
...tronics, or plastic electronics, is a branch of electronics that deals with conductive polymers, or plastics. It is called 'organic' electronics because the molecules in the polymer are carbon...
New MINI Traveller Travelling to Detroit
in carzz.org, on December 23, 2005
...Clubman, though the wood was fake. It was an era, wrote Setright, "when the British could make plastics look like wood, the Germans could make wood look like plastic, and the Italians woul...
Hey, Rob, Here's Your Scirocco!
in carzz.org, on December 12, 2005
...liked that old Scirocco. Everything about it felt totally solid: the doors slammed with a thud, the plastics felt thick and the seats were very fitting (for spirited driving). I've read a little...
Small tech' s big impact
in Nanotechbuzz, on December 11, 2005
...nology. That' s saying a lot when you think about the impact that computers, nuclear energy and plastics have had on our lives. But nanotechnology is unlike any technological genie we' ve unco...
Arrowhead getting nanomaterials out of the university and into the market
in Nanotechbuzz, on December 9, 2005
...sities. "We believe carbon nanotubes will create a manufacturing revolution comparable to what plastics did for materials and silicon did for electronics," said R. Bruce Stewart, Arrowhead&#...
One diswasher option we can do without
in Do you like to cook?, on October 8, 2005
... that can hold as many as 16 place settings worth of dishes and even has a setting just for washing plastics. The one feature I just don't get, however, is the Smart Dispense System. Apparently, t...
Industrial Scale Production of Succinate from Genetically Engineered E. coli
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 24, 2005
... -- it can be used to make everything from non-corrosive airport de-icers and non-toxic solvents to plastics, drugs and food additives."
The researchers are also collaborating with Manhattan, K...
21 companies to watch
in TJ's Weblog, on October 19, 2004
Red Herring selects 21 companies that have a good chance to make it big. Good summaries...