November 3, 2005Hewlett-Packard vows to refrain from using potentially hazardous materials in products it introduces last next year.TAGS:plastics, HP, material
December 7, 2005In response to environmental concerns, software giant plans to end use of polyvinyl chloride plastic by Dec. 31.TAGS:plastics, concern, electronics, Microsoft Corp., HP
April 14, 2005Material could one day lead to cartilage replacements that build inside a patient's body or door latches that open with flashlights.TAGS:plastics, polymer, patient, material
February 14, 2006Konarka, 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
September 1, 2004Researchers in England have made the first magnet made of plastic that works at room temperatures.TAGS:magnet, plastics, polymer, scientist, researcher