Sentences with phrase «use of plastic work»

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Using new gas - injection technology that creates gas bubbles in the middle layer of the bottle wall, the company reduced the amount of plastic that goes into each container by 15 %, which works out to about 275 tonnes of plastic a year.

Rubio's works to be a friend to the ocean year - round with a majority of its seafood being sourced from sustainable fisheries, recycling plastic and glass bottles in restaurants whenever possible, and using eco-friendly plates and to - go containers.

One, my husband left the heater on that night so it was warmer than usual in the house; two, I did not have plastic wrap so I used a damp cloth (I was told this might work) but it dried up completely due to the heat; and three, it could have just been the type of flour.

Andrew McInnes, Müller Milk & Ingredients managing director said the company is clear about the need to drive down the use of plastic and has already worked with suppliers to remove 10,000 tonnes from its milk bottles since 2016.

1/2 cup popcorn kernals 2 - 3 tablespoons oil (coconut or vegetable oil work well) sea salt to taste 1 6 - oz bar of dark chocolate 1 6 - oz bar of white chocolate 3 full sized candy canes, crushed (I put mine into a large plastic bag and used my rolling pin to let out some aggression)

«I've been working in the pallet industry for more than 35 years and in that time I've seen a phenomenal progression, not just in the design and development of different sizes and styles of plastic pallets to suit an ever growing range of applications, but also in customers perceptions about their benefits and uses.

Michael Gove, UK environment secretary, said: «We've already seen a number of retailers, bars and restaurants stepping up to the plate and cutting plastic use, however it's only through government, businesses and the public working together that we will protect our environment for the next generation — we all have a role to play in turning the tide on plastic.»

Then use a combination of techniques to work the butter further into the flour: Break it up with your fingertips, rub it lightly between your palms, and chop it with the flat edge of a plastic or metal dough scraper.

@Nestle is working on 3 areas: to eliminate non-recyclable plastics; use of plastics that allow better recycling ra... https://t.co/2dSxUt3GLd

Toss 3/4 cup Silver Swan soy sauce (or any kind, but this was what my family uses — it's made in the Philippines — and it adds a slightly sweeter flavor), 1 cup rice vinegar, 15 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, 3 bay leaves, 3 Thai chiles (more or less depending on your heat sensitivity), 2 tablespoons palm sugar (if you can't find it at the store, sugar in the raw will work), and a 2 - inch piece of ginger with 8 chicken drumsticks in a plastic bag and marinate — no bowl or pan washing required.

I have a relatively cheap popsicle mold from Amazon that works just fine — I use wooden popsicle sticks instead of the plastic ones that came with it.

We're already using a lot of things that replace disposables, but an old habit dying hard has been plastic ware in my lunch bag at work.

I used this one to child - proof a sensor - operated nightlight and it worked perfectly; the plastic of the cover didn't disrupt the functionality of the nightlight at all.

I've been bringing my lunch to work since Jan 1 this year to save money and reduce my use of styrofoam containers from the cafeteria, but I've been concerned about how many plastic sandwich bags I'm using each week.

But if I want to get out of the house at least briefly most days, get my work done, and survive on a basic level, I just don't have time to also wash every tiny plastic bowl and cup and spoon and fork right after it's used (or tossed on the floor by a pudgy - wudgy little hand).

I do not microwave in plastic because of the risk of toxins getting into the food, actually don't care for microwaves that much so I started putting my hot things in glass containers, even small mason jars work for heating up if you'd like to use a microwave, or I heat them up at home, store them in glass, and keep it separate from the other foods.

Using recycled plastics in new computer components and working to eliminate waste and close its manufacturing loop has earned Dell a new award that seeks to inspire creative solutions in the further «greening» of electronics.

The NSF is funding chemists at the Center for Sustainable Polymers at the University of Minnesota working to custom design polymers into plastics that are more environmentally friendly, from production and use, to disposal.

Perhaps as a counterpoint, and using the plastic bottles — as in the Luzinterruptus work — for a practical purpose, Mick Stephenson's project Litre of Light at Central Saint Martins is a simple proposal for recycling plastic bottles as light bulbs.

As a graduate student, Teran worked with plastic surgeon Court Cutting at New York University Medical Center using computer graphic methods to develop statistical descriptions of three - dimensional images of craniofacial malformations and propose surgical methods for their correction.

In this study, Huganir's group worked to test many genes all at once using plastic plates with dozens of small wells.

A team at the OU's Integrated Waste Systems (IWS) research group is working on an ambitious partnership worth around # 250,000 with a UK SME, and funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, to develop a new type of biodegradable single - use plastic carrier bags that is recyclable, biodegradable and will have no harmful effects on plants or animals.

Figuring out that the bees were using plastics in place of natural materials took some detective work by U of G's Andrew Moore, supervisor of analytical microscopy at Laboratory Services.

Working in the kitchen of her home, Grice made prototypes of the Hubble images for «Touch the Universe» by tracing them on plastic sheets, using tools to create raised details.

«The phthalates in the plastic water bottles these girls drink from, or the microwave containers they eat out of, may be far more likely to get into their system than cosmetic use, and as of now, no one has banned these things,» says M. William Audeh, MD, an oncologist who works in cancer risk assessment at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars - Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

1/2 cup popcorn kernals 2 - 3 tablespoons oil (coconut or vegetable oil work well) sea salt to taste 1 6 - oz bar of dark chocolate 1 6 - oz bar of white chocolate 3 full sized candy canes, crushed (I put mine into a large plastic bag and used my rolling pin to let out some aggression)

I also just floured the top of the dough really well instead of using two pieces of plastic wrap, it worked just fine since the dough was less sticky with the extra flour.

I used white plastic Easter eggs though any color of plastic eggs will work.

I really wanted to use spray adhesive for a smoother finish, but it wouldn't work with the binder I used because of the plastic pockets on the outside.

The students study they work of Niki De St. Phalle looking at her biomorphic and colourful sculptures and then by using the her work as inspiration plan a design and build a 3D form using withies, found re-cycled plastic bottles and cardboard and construct a plant form in a large plastic plant pot as a basis.

Frank had a good knowledge of how 3D printing works — although he had never used a 3D printer before — and informed me that a spool of plastic thread (or filament) was responsible for printing the 3D objects.

FEATURES 18 Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract mathematical concepts Teacher support that provides in - depth discussions of mathematical content and critical thinking Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math 8 Math Cooperation Mats that allow students to work collaboratively on a task The mats provide a checklist of the problem - solving process Pattern Blocks classroom kit of manipulatives in a durable, easy - to - clean plastic tote PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guide - Features 18 rich tasks that teach content and practice standards using the most common manipulatives.

FEATURES 18 Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract mathematical concepts Teacher support that provides in - depth discussions of mathematical content and critical thinking Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math 8 Math Cooperation Mats that allow students to work collaboratively on a task The mats provide a checklist of the problem - solving process Base Ten Blocks classroom kit of manipulatives in a durable, easy - to - clean plastic tote PRODUCT PERKS Teacher Guide - Features 18 rich tasks that teach content and practice standards using the most common manipulatives.

Through the use of new resources landing in the Autumn, the two organisations will also work together to educate primary school pupils about how to cut down on their usage of single - use plastics.

Features 18 Teacher guide activities that model concrete representations of abstract mathematical concepts Teacher support that provides in - depth discussions of mathematical content and critical thinking Easy - to - use resources that offer classroom — tested lesson plans targeting the big ideas of math 8 Math Cooperation Mats that allow students to work collaboratively on a task The mats provide a checklist of the problem - solving process Base Ten Blocks classroom kit of manipulatives in a durable, easy - to - clean plastic tote Includes Teacher resource book Corresponding manipulative kit Math cooperation mat

Not surprisingly, the Utility specification models are very basic inside the cab, with easy - clean trim and plenty of hard plastics to stand up to work use.

The plastics used in the cabin are hard but durable while the touchscreen system works well while adding a real air of quality to the interior.

Rubbermaid must have worked out a deal with Ford for trim pieces; I'm sure the hard plastic that covers the dash, the doors and even the center of the steering wheel are easy to clean, but they contrasts unfavorably with the softer, more upmarket materials and faux - woods used elsewhere.

That would entail a number of weight - saving measures, including the use of lightweight components like a carbon fiber - reinforced plastic body work, polycarbonate windows, carbon fiber brakes, and a stripped - out interior.

It's simple and built from cheap plastic, but at the same time hard, low - cost materials like this are expected in a car of this type, and they're fine if the car going to be used for off - roading and work duties, as there's no fancy trim to spoil.

For example, Pendergrast said the company is working on an e-reader that runs on smartphones using Google Inc.'s Android operating system, and a device from Plastic Logic Ltd. that's the size of a sheet of paper (8.5 by 11 in.)

There is a gap for an HDMI slot in its body work, as this tab uses the same basic design as the Archos 101, but it has been filled - in with a piece of plastic.

Colored pencils won't work (they use wax instead of graphite), and plastic or felt - tipped pens won't either.

When combined with a simplified budget, responsible use of plastic can work magic for your credit score.

They've spent the past couple years working on a prototype device that will allow you to store multiple cards on a single piece of plastic and metal, switching between the cards you want to use for each purchase.

«While I will in my daily life strive to contribute to conservation efforts, such as using less plastic and avoiding sharks fin, I hope to be able to share my love of the sea and its fascinating creatures through my writings and my love for diving, such that others too, will work towards protecting our earth.

While we used to work with Bitbucket for source control, we've switched over to Plastic SCM now that the project has started stealing away several gigabytes of our hard drive.

His re-evaluation and playful subversion of the tableau tradition continues throughout the works in the exhibition, shown in his use of disposable materials, such as wooden veneer, bungee cords and plastic washing baskets and brooms.

Painted under strongly directed artificial light using everyday synthetic objects — such as plastic fruit, paint brushes, and jugs — these observational works explore the qualities of balance, stillness, and structure that we associate with the classical composition.

Intricately detailed works, with dynamic and organic shapes spiraling across the canvas, each painting is mixed media, combining the artist's use of plastics (an ironic and intentional nod to the subject matter) with paint and digital effects.