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No wobbly wheels, no rust, less damage to parked cars
DetailsPlastic Grocery Carts
Durable and reliable, plastic grocery carts require less maintenance than traditional metal carts—which, over time, can result in significant savings for retailers.
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These carts are made with recycled materials, are 100% recyclable and have been tested to withstand up to 10 years of sun exposure in parking lots.FlipMore Details
Hard-coated polycarbonate sheeted films reduce scratches and are virtually unbreakable, preventing screen shattering
DetailsTouchscreen Films
With excellent clarity and durability, polycarbonate is quickly becoming the material of choice for smartphones, tablets and more.
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Polycarbonate can be easily die-cut, giving manufacturers ultimate flexibility in design. Additionally, using polycarbonate as an alternative to glass or other materials can reduce the weight of a device by up to 50%.FlipMore Details
Sneakers fitted with shock-absorbing plastic foam boost runners’ energy and increase comfort
DetailsPlastic Foam-Fitted Shoes
Running sneakers use expanded thermoplastic polyurethane to absorb shock reducing impact on runners’ feet, while maintaining soft elasticity in frigid temperatures. Many marathon winners in New York, Chicago, Tokyo and Zurich have worn these shoes while making their victories and setting track records for success.
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This nylon-and-spandex cervical device helps prevent excessive bleeding and can be easily inserted during an office visit—no sedation needed
DetailsCervical Treatment
This device was created to help women manage abnormal uterine bleeding. It’s made from a soft material that makes the endometrial ablation procedure more efficient and more comfortable for patients.
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With this device, the procedure can now be completed in about five minutes, in a doctor’s office, and that means no more overnight hospital visits.FlipMore Details
This hyper-accurate device allows doctors to wirelessly monitor patients’ vital signs outside an intensive care unit
DetailsPlastic Monitor
Worn on the wrist, this device is made from a super-durable, water-resistant plastic. It’s made to withstand thorough cleaning, with a wide range of disinfectants, without cracking or decreasing screen readability.
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The monitor’s sensor tracks blood oxygen levels, blood pressure, heart rate and more, no intensive care unit required. It also has wireless capabilities, allowing doctors to monitor vital signs without disturbing patients’ rest.FlipMore Details
These drones deliver life-saving supplies to remote clinics on demand—up to 2,000 times every day
DetailsEmergency Response Drone
These drones are air-dropping important medical items, such as blood transfusion supplies, emergency vaccines, HIV medicine, sutures and IV tubes, to remote locations across the globe. Not only are the drones plastic, but many of the medical supplies they deliver are also made of this flexible, versatile material.
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The drones are currently serving 10 million people in Tanzania alone.FlipMore Details
Made of polystyrene and filled with concrete, these hollow blocks make buildings more energy efficient and stronger against weather events.
DetailsInsulated Concrete Forms
These insulated concrete forms—made primarily with polystyrene and recycled polypropylene, reinforced with steel—reduce construction time and result in a structure that is more energy efficient and can hold up better against extreme weather events than other, traditionally-built structures.
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This novel prosthetic system allows for a mass produced prosthetic to be fit to an any amputee in under and hour for a fraction of the cost of a standard limb.
DetailsAffordable, Adjustable Prosthetic Limbs
This adjustable technology is making affordable and durable prosthetic limbs available to amputees worldwide. Using an innovative design with plastic parts, the limbs are easily adjustable so children and adults need to change their prosthetic fewer times as they grow. They can even adjust it on their own for day-to-day comfort. The limb has allowed amputees in India and Rwanda resume their jobs, keep up with their families, and even play their favorite sports again!
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These 3D printing materials are made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastics, making an already zero-waste manufacturing process even more sustainable.
DetailsSustainable 3D Printing Materials
3D printing materials usually have to come from scratch, but two UC-Irvine students developed an efficient way to recycle post-consumer plastic materials into high-quality 3D printing filament. The materials behave similarly to virgin 3D printing resins and are currently being used to print everything from surfboards to prosthetic limbs as the company finds new uses for recycled content.
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