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April 30, 2013 13:50 ET | Source: Canadian Plastics Industry Association

Modern Outdoor Water Safety Gear Made Possible by Plastics

ONTARIO, Canada, April 30, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We all know that kids love the water. Bodysurfing in the ocean. Cannonballing into the swimming pool. Diving off the pier into the lake. Waterskiing...
March 27, 2013 17:12 ET | Source: Canadian Plastics Industry Association

Innovations in Plastics Drive Past, Present and Future Medical Care

TORONTO, March 27, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ever stop and look around during a doctor or hospital visit? Even a cursory look reveals dozens of medical instruments and hygienic tools made with...
March 27, 2013 17:11 ET | Source: Canadian Plastics Industry Association

Plastics Deliver More Choices, Advances in Frozen Foods

TORONTO, March 27, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Plastics is honouring innovations in plastics that help deliver convenient and nutritious frozen foods—particularly those innovations that...
February 14, 2013 16:25 ET | Source: Canadian Plastics Industry Association

Move Greener, Save Green

TORONTO, Feb. 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moving can be a big hassle. Packing up your possessions and carting them to a new home, whether it's across the street or across the country, is a challenge....
February 06, 2013 12:25 ET | Source: Canadian Plastics Industry Association

Smart Plastic Packaging Can Reduce the Environmental and Economic Impacts of Food Waste

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just how much food goes to waste? Some reports show that 25% of food purchased goes straight to the garbage or is discarded by restaurants and grocery stores....
February 06, 2013 12:20 ET | Source: Canadian Plastics Industry Association

New Study: Valuable Alternative Source of Energy Going to Waste

TORONTO, Feb. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study carried out by the School of Planning of the University of Waterloo on behalf of the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) has determined...
January 07, 2013 15:05 ET | Source: Canadian Plastics Industry Association

2013 CPIA Anti-Litter Calendar Contest Success

TORONTO, Jan. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thirteen winning entries were chosen from over 1000 anti-litter design submissions from across Canada for inclusion in the 2013 Anti-Litter Calendar,...
December 20, 2012 15:38 ET | Source: Canadian Plastics Industry Association

Plastics Enable Energy-Saving Lights: LEDs

TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Even if you don't recognize the term "light-emitting diodes," chances are you see them every day. Typically called LEDs, these small light sources, powered...
December 20, 2012 13:20 ET | Source: Canadian Plastics Industry Association

Plastics Modernize Winter Sports

TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winter is an exciting time for anyone who loves cold weather sports, such as snowboarding, skiing, and hockey. And frankly, none of these sports would exist...
November 19, 2012 13:56 ET | Source: Canadian Plastics Industry Association

Will 3-D "Printing" with Plastics and Other Materials Transform the Way We Make Things?

TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Let's say you spot a cool sculpture, a cute toy, or an exquisite piece of jewelry that you simply must have for yourself. Is it possible to quickly replicate...