Sentences with phrase «plastic foam»

One of the most controversial subjects in green building these days is the use of plastic foam insulation.

Examples include shaped plastic membranes and closed - cell plastic foam boards.

Or I suppose we could start using more plastic foam and building materials instead of trying to use less.

The house is built primarily of plastic foam, with insulated concrete forms below grade, and structural insulated panels above.

The HCFCs are transitional CFCs replacements, used as refrigerants, solvents, blowing agents for plastic foam manufacture, and fire extinguishers.

It's also not the first time issues like this one have split liberal Democrats: several were initially opposed to a ban on plastic foam containers because of what they said would be a negative impact on small businesses.

A ban on plastic foam for government facilities in New York's Putnam County takes effect in a few months.

Some even slide into the pews carrying coffee in plastic foam containers as if they're going to Starbucks.

A lot of Passivhaus buildings are made with plastic foam insulation, for one very good reason: it has a higher R - value per inch and doesn't absorb moisture.

Levels of chlorofluorocarbons, which are used as refrigerants, as cleaning solvents, and as raw materials for making plastic foam, have climbed 5 percent annually.

This Quinny Buzz Xtra 2.0 Stroller Review has plastic foam filled wheels that can never go flat.

For example, updated codes would encourage use of plastic foam insulation, which would dramatically reduce energy use in buildings, where 40 percent of U.S. energy is used.

«a package of sponges or bathtub blocks made of dense plastic foam» and a sharp knife for the baby to cut them into fun shapes?

From the broad mandate of PlaNYC, to the striking rethinking of city streetscapes, down to one of his final accomplishments, the banning of plastic foam food containers, former Mayor Bloomberg's environmental accomplishments were huge.

The soft, plastic foam sponge is worn inside the vagina over the cervix and can be inserted up to 24 hours before intercourse.

This year, the alliance replaced polystyrene or plastic foam lunch trays with a cafeteria dish made from recycled newsprint that can be composted after use.

«For my shower, we made baby booties out of plastic foam cups.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg earlier this year proposed a ban on food and beverage plastic foam containers, or polystyrene foam.

Food establishments, stores, and manufacturers in New York City may not possess, sell, or offer to customers plastic foam containers as of July 1 and thus will be seeking alternative materials.

Buoyancy and balance for the robot is maintained by using plastic foams attached to both sides.

The wood foam developed at the WKI, however, is every bit as good as conventional plastic foams in this regard.

Here, water - absorbent plastic foam in the container was irrigated and the now - germinating seedlings were grown in the microgravity compartment of the cell biology experiment facility for 24 hours.

• Hard Plastic Foam Roller → Hard Foam wrapped around pvc pipe.

The automaker's new «Waste to Wave» project will keep plastic foam used to form the skeletons of early design models from the landfill.

In addition, the driver is protected thanks to a side impact element positioned in the driver's door, which consists of a carbon - fibre Kevlar aluminum construction with energy - absorbing plastic foam.

The Cayuga - Onondaga BOCES building on West Genesee Street in Aurelius bustled with activity long after classes let out for the weekend as students filled plastic foam boxes with pasta, salad and baked desserts.

Made of green plastic foam, like a cheap Christmas wreath, and infested with cast - resin M&M s, little mushrooms and happy - face buttons, this work is a sweetly self - conscious declaration that being silly and being serious are not necessarily opposed.

These risks are addressed in current building code with the requirement for air - impermeable insulation (i.e., rigid plastic foams) on the exterior side of the roof assembly; air - permeable (fibrous) insulation makes up the balance of the insulating value.

According to the jury for the $ 100,000 award, current plastic foam products are problematic:

And burning newspaper is not going to be as quick a killer as burning plastic foams.

It's also notable that they have avoided plastic foam wherever possible, reducing reliance on petrochemicals and avoiding products containing flame retardants.

The use of Durisol Insulated concrete forms (made from wood chips and cement) is also lower embodied energy than the typical plastic foam ICF.

Manufactured by German - based Movisi from plastic foam that's recyclable, hypoallergenic, and water - and shock - resistant, the modules can be arranged in numerous configurations on floors or walls.

For your workplace: Scrap plastic foam or paper coffee cups and replace them with ceramic coffee mugs.

Wrap plastic foam egg shapes (available at crafts supply stores) with crepe paper, and attach the ends with glue or a small straight pin.

Meanwhile, in the Hudson Valley, Putnam County has a ban on plastic foam for government facilities and Ulster County's polystyrene ban affects food service establishments, including chain restaurants, as well as any county managed concessions or sponsored event.

«Plastic lunch bags tend to have a short life and once they start tearing and cracking they expose the insulating plastic foam, which can then start absorbing food leaking into the bag.

Starting with Daniela Cimini's lab at the Biocomplexity Institute, Garcia has helped establish recycling programs for plastic foam and packaging, as well as major changes in energy consumption.

Appropriate for: 7 to 18 months Skills developed: Fine motor What you'll need: A package of sponges or bathtub blocks made of dense plastic foam, scissors (optional)

The sale or use of plastic foam food containers will no longer be allowed at East Hampton Village businesses.

Art Basil's 50 miniature booths are made out of plastic foam board secured at the Home Depot.

They'll target a piece of solid plastic with a tiny chamber drilled through that's filled with plastic foam.

Restaurant, manufacturing and recycling groups have sued to stop New York City's proposed ban on plastic foam containers.

Sold as the Today Sponge, this birth control option is made of plastic foam and contains spermicide.

As the mycelium grows, it solidifies into a mass, becoming one of Ecovative's patented Mushroom Packaging products, which can replace most types of plastic foam and are currently used by customers to package everything from electronics to furniture.

The essential part of the helmet for impact protection is a thick layer of firm polystyrene, plastic foam, that crushes on impact, absorbing the force of the blow.

The New York State Assembly minority leader appeared in front of a New York City council committee this week, urging officials to halt a proposal that would ban plastic foam containers in the city.