Winner of international James Dyson Award invents marine bioplastic made of algae and fish parts.

Despite protests and bans across the globe, much more plastic is on the horizon because oil companies need a new reason for being.

You probably have several of these items that contain plastic in your home right now. Here's how to avoid them.

It's almost inescapable, and while the FDA says BPA is safe at normal levels, a growing body of research has begun to suggest otherwise.

Open house introduces SculpSure, ThermiRF procedures to patients in the Washington metropolitan area

The near-derailment of a brilliant athletic career, now back on track

Cutting-edge technology combined with a proprietary diagnostic and treatment model delivers exceptional outcomes

Over 60% of the world's ocean plastic comes from 5 countries, including Thailand. Luumi aims to remove 1 million plastic bags from circulation through a partnership with local monks.

The symposium will take place Oct 13-14 at the Embassy Suites Downtown in Denver, Colorado.

Plasticity Brain Centers of Orlando, FL is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Adam Klotzek, DC, DACNB, FACFN, FABVR, FICC to its clinical team.

Dr. Freddys Garcia will join a panel on why chiropractic techniques must be integrated into mainstream healthcare

Breast reduction has grown rapidly in popularity and now has one of the highest patient satisfaction rates of any procedure.

Dr. Kim has certified his accomplishments in his facial contour surgery knowledge in various fields around the world.

Breast augmentation is now the most popular plastic surgery in America with over 300,000 procedures being performed each year.

Premier female board-certified plastic surgeon serves patients in and around Las Vegas, Henderson, and nearby areas of Nevada

Dr. Miller provides 'results you can't wait to show off' with breast, body, and face procedures, as well as non-surgical treatments

Patients submit photos and information online, then consult with Dr. Zachary Farris by phone about their plastic surgery options

Custom website design highlights before-and-after results and procedure information for breast surgery, body contouring, and facial surgery

Dr. Thomas Fiala of Fiala Aesthetics recognized in Orlando magazine's 2019 Best of Orlando Reader's Choice Awards

Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Paul Kim and Dr. Gary Wingate provide surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures in partnership with Karyn Kim, CRNP

Dr. Kim has developed rhinoplasty techniques and acquired multiple surgical trademarks

Dr. Lee is widely regarded as one of the top plastic surgeons for anti-aging in South Korea

Dr. Masri offers body, breast, face and post-bariatric procedures to his patients with Face+Body Cosmetic Surgery

Board-certified ophthalmologist and oculoplastic specialist serves patients at locations in Scranton and Forty Fort, Pennsylvania

Grossman | Capraro Plastic Surgery is home to 4 board-certified plastic surgeons performing procedures of the breasts, body, and face for men and women in and around Denver

Dr. Rayham excels in surgery with RR Plastic Surgery P.C., New York Plastic Surgery Center

Dr. Robles offers a variety of breast, body, buttock and facial surgical procedures through Robles Plastic Surgery

Dr. Rodwell provides years of expertise to his work with Charleston Facial Plastic Surgery

Board-certified plastic surgeon helps patients achieve life-changing results through breast, body, and face procedures, non-surgical treatments

Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. publishes the renowned annual list of Top Doctors, connecting consumers with qualified healthcare professionals across the United States.

Desert Hills Plastic Surgery Center is a leading destination for breast, body, face, and non-surgical procedures

To meet growing demand, Diversified Plastics, Inc. has enlarged its molding and packaging, environmentally controlled, room by 2,775 square feet (257.81 square meters).

Committed to exceeding customer needs with responsive support, Diversified Plastics, Inc. has hired three experienced sales engineer and technical support team members.

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sacha Obaid brings high-quality cosmetic surgery and med spa services to the heart of the DFW Metroplex

Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), a custom plastic-injection molder of high-precision thermoplastic components, has appointed James Garvin to its board of directors.

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Carbon technology is next-generation 3D-additive manufacturing.

Minnesota-based T.O. Plastics also offers products for the expanding cannabis, hemp and microgreens markets

Waste Industry Company Expanded to Include Metal Fabrication, Assembly and Custom Engineering

Michael J. Miller, M.D., FACS, has extensive surgical and academic experience in breast reconstruction

CoolTone is FDA-cleared for tightening the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks through magnetic muscle stimulation

Tarps Now® is meeting unexpected demand for tarps and plastic sheeting materials during COVID-19 Outbreak

WeePallet, a global leader in designing and manufacturing plastic pallets; today announced that its HDPE plastic pallets are now available in the U.S. intermediate bulk container (IBC) market.

Baladna announced the signing of an agreement with "Muntajat" to supply plastic raw materials used in the manufacture of milk

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• As some countries have started to lift their lockdown measures, public places have been making changes to adapt to government-issued social distancing measures. 
• More public places are using tape, floor markers and plastic dividers to help people comply with social distancing guidelines. 
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As some countries begin to lift their coronavirus lockdown measures, public places have been getting creative to adjust to social distancing guidelines.

From waiters wearing personal protective equipment to schools using plastic dividers between children, these photos show the world is adjusting to life under the coronavirus pandemic.

As countries begin to slowly lift their lockdown measures, many changes have to be made to public life in an effort to prevent second waves of COVID-19.

One of the places that have to adapt the most is restaurants. Some have been coming up with creative ways to enforce social distancing measures, including putting up dividers on tables.

But in some places, a plastic divider is not enough. Diners in this Bangkok restaurant, for example, have been asked to sit diagonally from each other to maximize their distance.

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Each t-shirt saves approximately 27 litres of water, uses 50% less energy to produce and reduces carbon emission by over 54%.

A New York company called Veles is selling an all-purpose cleaner made of food waste collected from Manhattan cafeterias, and ditches plastic spray bottles.

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Rather than just delivering milk to people's doorsteps, Loop is creating a circular delivery of groceries with all packaging being washed and reused.

The post They’re Fixing The World’s Plastic Problem Using ‘The Milkman’ Concept – With All Your Favorite Products appeared first on Good News Network.

The Danish toy company has reworked some of their equipment to produce more than 13,000 protective plastic face masks every day.

The post LEGO Factory is Now Producing Thousands of Protective Plastic Face Masks for Medical Workers appeared first on Good News Network.

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