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Plastic to Oil Fantastic OW2.0 Read the article: ourworld.unu.edu The Japanese company Blest has developed one of the smallest and safest plastic-to-oil conversion machines out on the market today. It's founder and CEO, Akinori Ito is passionate about using this machine to change the way people around the world think about their plastic trash. From solving our landfill and garbage disposal issues to reducing our oil dependancy on the Middle East, his machine may one day be in every household across Japan. While holding up a bag of trash, he states, "It's a waste to throw away, isn't it? This is a treasure."

Plastic Recycling in Bangladesh WONG: One man's garbage is another man's fortune. In Bangladesh, used plastic bottles that are found in garbage dumps and litter drains and roadside dishes are providing much-needed income to impoverished people. They're also creating a new export commodity for the country. Here's a closer look. STORY: Over the past five years, the recycling of the Poly Ethylene Terephthalate or PET bottles has steadily grown into an industry in Bangladesh. The extremely poor and street children scavenge the used packaging for food products, beverages and edible oils sell them to factory owners. The factories sort the bottles and containers into different colors before crushing them into pieces to make plastic flakes, which are in high demand from many Southeast Asian countries. Most of the work is done manually. [Parveen Begum, Recycling Worker]: "We have been working in this factory for five long years, we separate colored and white bottles from the dump. Four members of our family are working here and earning our livelihood out of this and living fine by the grace of God." The flakes are made into fibers and are a base material for clothing, pillows, carpets and polyester sheets. [Sarwar Wadud Chowdhury, Flake Exporters Assoc.]: "Poor people collect these non-traditional items from garbage and the roadside and supply them to our factories. In our factory we sort and recycle them to make PET flakes. These PET flakes are exported to China, Korea, Vietnam and Thailand. Our importers make ...

How to cut Plastic Sheet This video segment will show you how to cut plastic sheet. It will also show you the cutting option you have, should you choose to have TAP Plastics cut it for you. More videos available at

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PLASTIC STATE OF MIND (Parody) Made by passionate volunteers on a super tiny budget, on the behalf of Green Sangha! Thanks folks! /​plastics-campaign/​ and /​contact/​ Share this comedy musical w/ the family from Green Sangha: bit.ly NEWS FLASH: Congrats to ITALY...

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Chemical Threat in Plastics? Experts fear "Bisphenol A," a chemical in everyday plastics, could harm people.

The Plastics Revolution - Light Of Day - A Black XS Live Sound Take Away Show 20th video of our new series, the "Black XS Live Sound Take Away Shows", where Black XS & la Blogotheque go around the world to film local bands. Here, Xochimilco, Mexico, with The Plastics Revolution. You can watch the full version of the session here, with 2 other great songs : Images & edit by Art Perez Sound & mix by François Clos Produced by Laure Lefèvre, François Clos & Chryde for la Blogothèque Created by Chryde & Vincent Moon.

PLASTICS - COPY PLASTICS 1980 NHK Techno pop feature

Plastics and Marine Debris The Algalita Marine Research Foundation chronicles the problem of marine debris in our ecosystem in this video entitled "Plastic Debris, Rivers to Sea". 80% of marine debris is land-based and 90% of floating marine debris is plastics. For more information visit and http Copyright 2006 Algalita Marine Research Foundation.

Synthetic Sea - Plastic in the open Ocean yah... I ripped this off... only because I feel so strongly about trashing the Oceans. Mr. McDonald did a very go job of producing this video. To see more go to Algalita Marine Research Foundation

PLASTICS: Breast Cancer & The Estrogen Connection Estrogenic chemicals in plastics. What you need to know, from Cornell University What you can do: Learn the names of environmental estrogens Bisphenol A (BPA) is an environmental estrogen found in polycarbonate plastics (recycle symbol 7). It is also used in the epoxy lining of metal cans (food cans). Minimize leaching from polycarbonate sports or baby bottles -Wear and tear, harsh detergents, or heat can cause bisphenol A to leach out. -Hand-wash bottles in mild detergent. -Don't leave bottles where they can heat up (hot car, hot sand, etc.). -Don't use bottles that are worn or scratched; recycle or reuse. -Microwave food or beverages in glass or lead-free ceramic containers. Make alternative choices -Consider using food-grade stainless steel water bottles or glass baby bottles. -Minimize use of canned foods; eat more fresh produce or dried products instead. For more information go to: envirocancer.cornell.edu enviroestrogen

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How to bend Plastic This video segment will show you how to bend plastic using the BriskHeat Strip Heater.

Plastic Plague Far out at sea and deep in the nation's heartland, experts are discovering the disturbing consequences of a hitchhiker in our waters---plastic. On the remote islands in the Pacific, a team of researchers is trying to solve the mystery of why albatross chicks with full bellies are starving. Many miles away another team is finding more plastic than plankton in giant garbage patch of ocean called the North Pacific Gyre. Could these two events be related? What's equally worrisome, is the menacing wake plastic pollution leaves on fresh water and consequently, our health. Scientists in Missouri are finding a gender-bending chemical called bisphenol A in local streams who's source may be plastics. They are also finding this nasty compound leaching out of commonly used plastic products (including baby bottles).

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PLASTICS - ROBOT - Japanese New Wave / Punk / Pop PLASTICS - ROBOT - Japanese New Wave / Punk / Pop - from the album Welcome Back

Ocean of Plastic Southeast Alaskan Native drummers and singers set the frame for a documentation of the detrimental effects plastics have on the ocean. Key message: Nothing can live without the ocean. Help save the life of the ocean; steer clear of plastic bags. For more information, visit

Plastics - Top Secret Man (SCTV stereodub) This is the music video for "Top Secret Man" by the japanese 80's new wave/synthpop band, the Plastics, as show on SCTV (episode 96, "Midnight Video Special") back in 1982. Even they aired a not-so-pristine copy of the video, but I don't know if a better copy of the source exists anywhere. It starts w/ the original mono audio intro by Dave Thomas ('Doug' of Bob & Doug McKenzie) as a (borderline offensive?) japanese video host, but then a stereo copy of the song is dubbed over the actual video.

Plastic Electronics Engineering professor Yueh-Lin (Lynn) Loo describes some of the potentially life-changing uses for these malleable materials. Read more: j.mp

Repairing Plastics Repairing thermoplastics with the Steinel Hot Air Gun, Heat Gun (HG2310LCD). For information about this heat gun, visit

Using a heat gun to restore automotive plastics Some friends and I use a heat gun to restore faded bumpers, wheel arches, door strips, and that trim below the slats on the top of the hood. Works so well it's almost too good to be true!

Dianna Cohen: Tough truths about plastic pollution Artist Dianna Cohen shares some tough truths about plastic pollution in the ocean and in our lives -- and some thoughts on how to free ourselves from the plastic gyre.TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Featured speakers have included Al Gore on climate change, Philippe Starck on design, Jill Bolte Taylor on observing her own stroke, Nicholas Negroponte on One Laptop per Child, Jane Goodall on chimpanzees, Bill Gates on malaria and mosquitoes, Pattie Maes on the "Sixth Sense" wearable tech, and "Lost" producer JJ Abrams on the allure of mystery. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on , at http Watch a highlight reel of the Top 10 TEDTalks at

Plastics...too valuable to throw away Plastics have changed the world, and they continue to do so but the innovative potential of plastics is far from exhausted. Plastics are eco-efficient in many ways. For example, they efficiently insulate buildings, they provide light-weight and safe packaging, they reduce the weight of cars and make them quieter; and they help us to harness the sun and wind as energy sources. But at some point, every product comes to the end of its useful life. Energy recovery is the incineration of plastic waste, while simultaneously using the energy for generating electricity or steam or for providing process heat. Energy recovery is particularly suitable for mixed or contaminated fractions of plastic waste. The high calorific value of plastics is actually similar to that of fuel oil. Therefore, plastics can partly substitute fuel oil as primary raw material, immediately conserving primary resources. In the early years of the European Packaging Directive entering into force, the primary goal of the plastics industry was its contribution to ensuring the recovery of used plastics and creating the necessary recovery capacities. Today's goal is eco-efficiency, which means recovery that is efficient both in ecological and economic terms.

World Oceans Day Statement on Plastic Pollution Following a presentation to Google employees by Captain Charles Moore, an oceanographer who pioneered the study of plastic debris, the Strategic Council on Plastic Pollution convened at the Google Campus in Mountain View, California on June 4, 2009. It was the first meeting for the council on plastic pollution, which was recently formed to raise awareness of this rising threat to the world's oceans. Said council member and marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, We are finding plastic in the stomachs of sea turtles, birds, and fish all over the world. I find this extremely disturbing." In honor of World Oceans Day, the council has issued the following statement regarding this increasingly urgent threat to wildlife and human health: Do you know where our plastic goes? Did you know that our oceans are filling up with plastic pollution? Plastic fragments contaminate even the most remote locations on earth, and harmful chemicals leached by plastics are present in the bloodstream and tissues of almost every one of us. Plastic pollution harms people, animals, and the environment. Plastic is not biodegradable. In the marine environment, plastic breaks down into smaller and smaller particles that absorb toxic chemicals, are ingested by wildlife, and enter the food chain that we depend on. Consumption of throwaway plastics, such as bottles, containers, bags, and packaging, has spiraled out of control. Recycling is not a sustainable solution. The reality is that most of our ...

Biodegradable Plastics Corn used to be food. Now it's an ingredient for plastic. High oil prices, fears of toxins, and growing heaps of indestructible garbage are fueling interest in biodegradable plastics.

The Dangers of Plastic: Interview with Charles Moore This interview with Charles Moore, founder of the Algalita Research Institute, highlights some of the problems of plastic contamination.

THE PLASTICS! The group of three from Mean Girls

The Graduate "One Word: Plastics"

Our Today Is Forever Video mashup by Steve Thomson of Plomomedia. Music by Queen. Plastic is forever Plastic is a material that the Earth cannot digest. Every bit of plastic that has ever been created still exists, except the small amount that has been incinerated, and has become toxic air and particulate pollution. Plastic is poisoning our food chain In the environment, plastic breaks down into smaller and smaller particles that attract toxic chemicals. These particles are ingested by wildlife on land and in the ocean, and contaminate our food chain. Plastic affects human health Harmful chemicals leached by plastics are already present in the bloodstream and tissues of almost every one of us, including newborns. Single Use plastics and Disposable plastics are the main source of plastic pollution Consumption of single use and disposable plastics has spiraled out of control. They are used for seconds, hours, or days, but their remains will last hundreds of years. Recycling is not a sustainable solution Unlike glass and metal, recycling plastic is costly and does not stem the production of virgin plastic product. Most of our plastic waste is landfilled, downcycled or exported to other countries. More information:

Why Is Plastic Packaging Toxic? Learn more and download a free health report on toxins at ! In this segment, Dr. Isaac Eliaz exposes the growing dangers of plastic packaging. Each year in the United States, nearly 90 million plastic bottles are purchased, burdening both the environment and your health. Certain chemicals contained in these plastic containers—including bisphenol-A (BPA) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)—act as xenoestrogens, or substances that mimic estrogen in the body. They seep into your beverages during normal use, and are especially potent at high temperatures. These substances can disrupt crucial antioxidant and DNA activity, as well as interrupt the normal functioning of the endocrine system. This influence has dangerous consequences, ultimately heightening the risk of cancer in adults, and contributing to developmental problems in infants and young children. To minimize damage to both the planet and your health, you should switch to glass or stainless steel bottles and containers, which can be safely re-used by everyone in the family. To learn more and get a free health report, visit

Caves - The Plastics Band: The Plastics Song: Caves Directed by The Morcos Brothers CAVES, the one shot music video, is the first music video off of The Plastics debut album Shark. CAVES is the first single off of the album, which was produced by internationally acclaimed music producer, Gordon Raphael, who is best known for his work with The Strokes. Shark was released in Cape Town July 31st, 2010. Directed by the Morcos Brothers and featuring the choreography of Christy Giesler, the music video brings the talent of a vibrant group of young South African artists. CAVES The Music Video expresses the attitude, spontaneity and energy that is the music of The Plastics, all in a single shot! Behind the Scenes featurette coming soon! For more from The Plastics visit them at /ThePlasticsband More from the Morcos Brothers at

Facts About Plastic Water Bottles - Science, Environment, Biodegrade Get the facts on Plastic Water bottles. Learn about breakthrough additive that makes bottles 100% biodegradable in land fills. Plastics Expert. Know which kind to buy, which kind to leave alone. 310-920-9649 RandyKirk77@ marketing by www.searchPage1.com

How to build a Box with Plastic This video will show the most basic method to build a box with plastic. It will not produce museum grade products, but will give you the skills needed to make a basic utility box.

Plastic swallowed by albatrosses in the Pacific ocean - Hawaii: Message in the Waves - BBC A Hawaiian student looks at the plastic items found in stomaches of albatrosses, ingested from the Pacific ocean. Interesting video from BBC show Hawaii - Message in the Waves. Visit for all the latest animal news and wildlife videos and watch more high quality videos on the new BBC Earth YouTube channel here

Are Plastic Bottles Dangerous? The Science Advisory Panel declared a chemical found in plastic wrap and baby bottles may be dangerous. As Meg Oliver reports, the chemical may affect the development of infants.

Toxic plastic A talk with Laura Vandenberg, expert on Bisphenol A, about how chemicals are causing diseases

Addicted to Plastic (Bullfrog Films) Directed by Ian Connacher Produced by Ian Connacher Reveals the history and worldwide scope of plastics pollution, investigates its toxicity and explores solutions.

Greener Plastics Using carbon dioxide as an ingredient in plastics could help reduce the use of fossil fuels, and be another market for waste CO2. As this ScienCentral News video explains, a Cornell chemist has started up a company that's now making plastics containing up to 50 percent CO2.

Are Plastic Bottles Safe? News on plastic bottles that we drink in safe or not safe