For Tara Pelletier, it came down to deodorant. Her company, Meow Meow Tweet, had developed a formula for deodorant that she loved. It worked, it smelled great, and it was ready to make its way out ...

Plastic food storage containers are a staple in the kitchen, making it simple to store leftovers, pack lunches, and organize ingredients. Their convenience, their ability to stack, and the fact that ...

Most plastics are made from chemicals that come from petrol, gas or coal. They are made by heating these chemicals at a high temperature. When the plastic is soft it can be poured into a mould. Once ...

"UMass Lowell is among the nation's leading centers for plastics technology, and its Plastics Engineering program...is helping to push new boundaries of how these versatile materials are used, ...