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My Knowledge 04-28-08

My Knowledge

Week in Review
PUBLISHED 04/28/2008

Numbers on Plastic Bottles Help Consumers Identify and Sort Household

SPI, the plastics industry trade association, released a video statement today to clarify the intended purpose of the resin identification codes found on the bottoms of most plastic bottles and rigid containers. In addressing one of the key points missed by the media in recent reports, the video explains that code seven is a 'catch-all' category designated for all of the plastics that do not neatly fit into any of the first six categories that were developed in 1988. ...Business Wire 4.21.2008
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Debate In A Bottle: No Proof Of Harm From BPA In Plastic

There's been talk, for a while, about possible health risks posed by plastic bottles. But in the last few weeks, they've grown to full-blown concerns, especially after a federal health agency issued a report that suggests a link between a particular plastic to various disorders. Despite speculation about cumulative effects, there haven't been any conclusive studies. ...The Hartford Courant, 4.23.2008
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Plastic-Bottle Scare Is a Boon for Some

Canada’s decision to label as toxic a chemical that is used to make a popular form of plastic has created headaches for some makers of baby bottles, sports water bottles and other food and beverage containers. But it may prove to be a bonanza for companies like Eastman Chemical, which makes a comparable plastic without the offending ingredient. ...New York Times 4.25.2008
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MoldMaking Expo™ to Co-Locate With NPE2009

The 2009 edition of Gardner Publications Inc.'s annual MoldMaking Expo™ (MME) show and conference will co-locate with the NPE2009 international plastics exposition, it was announced today by Gardner and The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI), founder and organizer of the triennial NPE show. NPE2009 will take place June 22-26, 2009 at Chicago's McCormick Place. ...
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High resin prices contribute to profit declines at Myers Industries

Myers Industries Inc.'s overall revenue rose for the first quarter of 2008 but profit fell 68 percent as the Akron tool distributor and maker of plastic containers and other polymer products was hit with higher raw materials costs and the slowing economy. ...Akron Beacon Journal 4.25.2008
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