With large plastic bubbles surrounding her head this woman might look like an extra from a 1970s science fiction film. But she's actually wearing a gadget which could become the brolley of choice to brave the British winter - a new wind-proof hands-free umbrella. Makers of the 'Nubrella' claim it allows you to sip your coffee or chat on the phone while walking down the street on a busy day. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Nanostructured plastic solar cells could be put into use on a broad scale. As a start, they could be incorporated into purses or backpacks to charge cellular phones or mp3 players, but eventually they could make in important contribution to the electrical power supply. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Four out of five plastic water bottles end up in landfills, but even before they get there, they've taken a toll on the environment. picked by muppet 2 years ago

Arboform is a non-toxic alternative for plastics. It is made of lignin. Paper industry separates wood into three basic components – lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose. Lignin is not used for the production of paper. Some other uses and further information about lignin can be found here. picked by SkandarGraun 10 months ago

Demi Moore has urged a terminally ill fan not to have plastic surgery to look like her. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

The event itself, now in its third year, takes place on Sunday 6 September 2009 when thousands of plastic ducks will be launched into the Thames to race down a 1km course from Molesey Lock to the finish line at The Sherriff Boat Club on Albany Reach. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

The Sha-Poopie™ makes the job both easier and less unpleasant. No bending, no trying to use a stick to scrape dog poop onto a newspaper or, worse yet, using a plastic bag to actually pick up it up! picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

The daughter of a woman made a gruesome discovery while going through her bedroom closet after she'd died -- the decomposing body of another woman wrapped in plastic, blankets and a sleeping bag.

Not Florida picked by escaflowne 2 years ago

To make your first tape cast you'll need the folowing:

* packing tape
* plastic wrap
* scissors or a razor knife
* and an object you'd like to cast

Check out the gallery. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Greensulate, with its densely packed mycelium fibers, could replace plastic insulation picked by bornbad 6 months ago

Anna Sundström at erotic store Afrodites Apotek in Stockholm believes that it will be a big hit. "Many of our customers are environmentally conscious and often say 'no' to a plastic bag. It saves the environment when you don't use batteries," she said to Expressen. picked by kakana 2 months ago

A German plastic surgeon hunting women who never paid for their operations has produced what may be the greatest 'wanted' poster in history. He's published pictures of their enhanced breasts. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

1907: Earl S. Tupper, inventor of the famous Tupperware “burping” plastic kitchenware, is born. Baby Tupper may well have burped for the first time on this day. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

This swirling vortex, which can grow to be about the size of Texas, is not far from the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, designated as a protected U.S. national monument in June by President George W. Bush. picked by dollyllama 3 years ago

When a group of college kids get a little too drunk one day, and one of them, being a mechanical engineer major suggests a fantastic idea, after noticing the 1000ft roll of plastic laying around and the incline of the hill next to the frat house... picked by muppetmaker 2 years ago

Not that I'm going to, but I have to ask where you sign up to become a Fart Collector... and why you would want to. picked by tigertony 1 year ago

Water... natures best way to quench your thirst any day. With all of the benefits that water offers, the use of "convenient" plastic bottles may be making water bad for our health. picked by super 2 years ago

Are you sick of pigeons crapping all over your pool or backyard? Are plastic owls not getting the job done? It might be time to try the motion activated sprinkler defense system. picked by Dangerman 2 years ago

No more carrying the bulky plastic guitars everywhere! Now it comes in travel form! Check it out! picked by Nunkii 2 years ago

“Cool stuff like this happens when 5 talented artists get their hands on 500 rainbow-colored plastic chairs.” picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago