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An Expert’s Perspective on Plastic Recycling, Poverty and the Environment

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An Expert’s Perspective on Plastic Recycling, Poverty and the Environment

In the past 75 years, plastics have seen exponential growth. Globally, there are almost one billion tons of plastics manufactured annually. The main accelerator of the growth of plastic products are single-use products. Examples include plastic...

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Why Do CPVC Pipes Occasionally Fail?

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Why Do CPVC Pipes Occasionally Fail?

2016 Edition By Dr. Duane Priddy, Plastic Failure Labs

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Selecting the Best Remediation for Failing CPVC Piping Systems

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Selecting the Best Remediation for Failing CPVC Piping Systems

By Dr. Duane Priddy, Plastic Failure Labs Download PDF

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Predicting Service Life of Plastic Parts Using Accelerated Laboratory Tests

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Predicting Service Life of Plastic Parts Using Accelerated Laboratory Tests

By Dr. Duane Priddy, Plastic Expert Group, Midland, MI Download PDF

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Why Do Polycarbonate Windows Sometimes Turn Yellow?

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Why Do Polycarbonate Windows Sometimes Turn Yellow?

By Dr. Duane Priddy, Plastic Expert Group Download PDF

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How “Burst Resistant” Exercise Balls Can Explode Causing Serious Injury

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How “Burst Resistant” Exercise Balls Can Explode Causing Serious Injury

Swiss balls are good for your muscles, but are they safe? Exercise balls are used extensively by people for exercising and rehabilitation and by...

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Common Causes of Failure of AWWA C900 PVC Pipes

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Common Causes of Failure of AWWA C900 PVC Pipes

Can your plastic pipe fittings handle the pressure? Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping is the highest volume of all plastic piping products. Rigid PVC...

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Which Plastic Pipe is More Reliable: PEX or CPVC?

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Which Plastic Pipe is More Reliable: PEX or CPVC?

An in-depth comparison of the pros and cons of PEX versus CPVC for plastic piping, plus the different types of PEX CPVC and PEX are the most common...

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Are Plastic Pipes Reliable?

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Are Plastic Pipes Reliable?

Before 1970, the most commonly used piping for potable water was copper. However, the high cost of copper and the ease of installation of plastic...

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