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HP to revamp its plastics formula

November 3, 2005 Hewlett-Packard vows to refrain from using potentially hazardous materials in products it introduces last next year. TAGS: plastics, material, HP

Plastic goods for your compost heap

April 24, 2007 A biotech firm and agricultural giant ADM plan to sell the biodegradable plastic for eco-conscious consumers next year.Photos: Natural plastics for eco-conscious consumers TAGS: plastics, biotechnology, petroleum, goods, Cambridge, Massachusetts, environment, brand

Microsoft to phase out toxic plastics

December 7, 2005 In response to environmental concerns, software giant plans to end use of polyvinyl chloride plastic by Dec. 31. TAGS: plastics, concern, Microsoft Corp., electronics, HP

MIT makes plastic that changes shape in light

April 14, 2005 Material could one day lead to cartilage replacements that build inside a patient's body or door latches that open with flashlights. TAGS: polymer, plastics, material, patient

Solar star Konarka raises another $20 million

February 14, 2006 Konarka, which specializes in plastics that convert light into electricity, has raised $20 million in its latest round of venture funding. TAGS: plastics, electricity, round, material, start-up

Plastic magnet breaks the mold

September 1, 2004 Researchers in England have made the first magnet made of plastic that works at room temperatures. TAGS: magnet, plastics, polymer, scientist, researcher

MIT concocts fogless glass

August 30, 2005 Fogless windshields may be in your future, if a new technique for coating glass and plastic takes off. TAGS: glass, droplet, particle, layer, plastics, polymer, nanotechnology, material, researcher

Future nanotech tools made from clay

October 26, 2005 A nano start-up is using a naturally occurring tubular clay as a carrier in metals, perfumes and more. TAGS: nanotechnology, nanometer, particle, nanotube, Utah, plastics, R&D, researcher

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