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All organic materials have energy embodied in them in the form of carbon. Theoretically this energy can be captured and transformed into other useful forms. It is a well known fact that energy can neither be created nor destroyed but merely transformed. One of the most common methods of transforming …

Rising oil prices and increased concern over shortages in the Middle East have more and more people looking to alternative energy sources, such as wind power. And plastics play an important role in the design behind this technology. Many of the blades used on wind turbines are made of fibreglass-reinforced …

The City of Edmonton has a population of around 800,000. It currently converts over 60 per cent of its municipal solid waste into saleable products. Approximately 45,000 tonnes of materials are recycled, 70,000 tonnes are sold as compost and 95,000 tonnes are landfilled. The lack of available landfill space, and …

Did you know? •Plastic shopping bags are a valuable resource that should never be thrown away. •Plastic shopping bags are lightweight, waterproof, hygienic and inexpensive. They are one of the best options to carry your groceries, but only if you reuse and recycle them. •Weighing only 6-7 grams, a plastic …

Rising oil prices and increased concern over shortages in the Middle East have more and more people looking to alternative energy sources, such as wind power. And plastics play an important role in the design behind this technology. Many of the blades used on wind turbines are made of fibreglass-reinforced …