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This Plastic Bag Is A Jony Ive Wet Dream

2:00AM December 9, 2011 | Brent Rose

The Minimalist backpack. Super strong, super light, super compact and waterproof. It’s made of nonwoven Dyneema which is 10 times stronger than steel. Cool materials, but it’s a $US128 plastic bag! Uncomfortable enough that it should be recycled. In hell. [Outlier]

Science

Self-Healing Plastic Is Perfect For Clumsy People

3:15AM November 19, 2011 | Jamie Condliffe

We know some of you are so clumsy you can barely walk without falling over. Fortunately for you, a new type of plastic can heal itself when it’s scratched, dented or just generally beaten up. More »

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50 Tons Of Plastic Recycled Into Scottish Foot Bridge

1:40AM October 28, 2011 | Gary Cutlack - Gizmodo UK

The charming rural scene pictured above actually contains 50 tons of discarded water bottles and sandwich containers, which were blended up and refashioned into this 27m long plastic bridge. More »

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Fisher-Price Offers iPhone Apptivity Case For Toddlers

3:00AM September 12, 2011 | Jack Loftus

I know many deluded parents will get their toddler the Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Apptivity Case thinking it’s the first step toward raising a millionaire App developer, but come on. Gut check. The kid just likes the shiny shiny, right? More »

Cameras

Yes, Plastic Wrap Will Protect Your DSLR From Mud

1:44PM July 21, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

When there’s a photo shoot that involves mud, you can do one of two things. You can say no and miss an opportunity to capture some crazy shots or you can think creatively and cover your gear in plastic wrap. More »

Science

How Plastic Bottles Are Really Recycled

12:40PM June 17, 2011 | Kyle Wagner

I love recycling. I mean, it’s the duty of every responsible citizen of Earth to leave your recyclables on the corner every Monday and Friday for the Recycling Fairy. She takes it away and turns it into fun, new – wait. Are we sure that’s right? More »

Science

How Does Cling Wrap Cling?

7:20PM June 3, 2011 | Esther Inglis-Arkell

Plastic wrap hangs on to everything it touches like grim death. Find out how it manages to glom on to nearly every surface in a kitchen. More »

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Your Next UPS Package May Come From A Plastic Truck

10:57AM May 25, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

UPS may put its fleet on a diet by replacing the traditional sheet aluminium truck with one made of plastic. Plastic trucks use less fuel and can be recycled when they reach the end of their life. More »

Gadgets

Use Plasti Dip To Fix Stripped Headphone Wires

7:40PM April 25, 2011 | Alan Henry

There’s no reason to say goodbye to a good pair of headphones just because the wires are starting to separate from the headphone casing. With a dash of Plasti Dip, a small paintbrush, and a little time, you can seal up your headphone cables like new. More »

Cars

Ford Inspired By Chocolate Bar For New Lightweight Plastic

4:40PM April 8, 2011 | Kat Hannaford

It may not be available in the US, but American car company Ford looked to Nestlé’s Aero chocolate bar for inspiration when designing their new ultra-light plastic for their cars. More »