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Plastic matter / by Davis, Heather M.(Heather Margaret),author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Complicated Inheritances -- Plastic Matter -- Plasticity -- Synthetic Universality -- Plastic Media -- Queer Kin -- Plastic Futures."Plastic is ubiquitous. It is in the Arctic, the depths of the Mariana Trench, and in the high mountaintops of the Pyrenees. It is in the air we breathe and the water we drink. Nanoplastics penetrate our cell walls. Plastic is not just any material-it is emblematic of life in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. In Plastic Matter Heather Davis traces plastic's relations to geology, media, biology, and race to show how matter itself has come to be understood as pliable, disposable, and consumable. The invention and widespread use of plastic, Davis contends, reveals the dominance of the Western orientation to matter and its assumption that matter exists to be endlessly manipulated and controlled by humans. Plastic's materiality and pliability reinforces these expectations of what matter should be and do. Davis charts these relations to matter by tracing the queer multispecies relationships between humans and plastic-eating bacteria and analyzing photography that documents the racialized environmental violence of plastic production. In so doing, Davis provokes readers to reexamine their relationships to matter and life in light of plastic's saturation"--

Subjects: Plastics.; Plastics; Plastics industry and trade;

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American plastic : a cultural history / by Meikle, Jeffrey L.,1949-;

Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-380) and index.Introduction : A matter of definition -- Celluloid : from imitation to innovation -- Bakelite : defining an artificial material -- Vision and reality in the plastic age -- An industry takes shape -- Nylon : domesticating a new synthetic -- Growing pains : the conversion to postwar -- Design in plastic : from durable to disposable -- Material doubts and plastic fallout -- Beyond plastic : the culture of synthesis.Jeffrey Meikle traces Americans' ambivalent involvement with plastic from Bakelite radios and nylon stockings to Tupperware and polyester suits. He moves easily from the rise of the plastics industry to plastic's symbolic hold on style and the popular imagination. Meikle shows how America's enthusiasm for everything plastic has been complicated by environmental doubts and by the plasticity of postmodern existence. Throughout this witty, compelling history of material and metaphor, Meikle raises crucial issues in science and technology, manufacturing and marketing, design and architecture, and American consumer culture. A provocative conclusion suggests that plastic, endlessly malleable in the face of material desire, merges into the immaterial reality of future electronic media.

Subjects: Plastics; Plastics industry and trade;

© c1995., Rutgers University Press,

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Plastic purge : how to use less plastic, eat better, keep toxins out of your body, and help save the sea turtles! / by SanClements, Michael,author.;

"Plastic is everywhere you look. Our computers and children's toys are made out of it, and our water and slices of American cheese are packaged in it. But why is there so much and what is it doing to our bodies? Is it possible to use less plastic and be happier and healthier? In Plastic Purge, author Mike SanClements presents the history and science behind plastics, then teaches you how to cut down on the amount of plastic in your life. As an ecologist, SanClements has put together the most up-to-date and scientifically rigorous information available to explain how plastics release toxins into our bodies and the effect it has on us. Written with a casual, pop-science voice he provides easy-to-follow prescriptive advice for how to use less plastic, thereby reaping the benefits such as eating a healthier diet and living with less clutter. Dividing plastics into three separate categories: the good, the bad, and the ugly, SanClements shows you how to embrace the good (items like your phone or medical equipment), avoid the bad (i.e. food storage containers and toys that contain toxic chemicals like BPA and pthalates), and use less of the ugly (single-use plastic that's just plain wasteful)"--Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-226) and index.Part 1. A Brief History of the Brief History of Plastic -- A Story About Nylon -- Tupperware -- A Classic Plastic Product -- Part 2. The Science Behind Plastic -- How Plastic is Produced -- How Much Fossil Fuel is Consumed in the Production of Plastic? -- The Many Types of Plastic -- Recycling Plastic -- Bioplastics -- Part 3. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Plastic -- The Good -The Benefits of Plastic -- The Bad -Toxins and Plastic -- The Ugly -The Environmental Costs of Our Plastic Addiction -- Part 4. Time to Purge Some Ugly Plastic -- Grocery Shopping -- Eliminating Plastic in Your Home -- Plastic and Personal Hygeine -- Plastic and Your Children -- Pets -- Out and About -- Conclusion.

Subjects: Plastics; Plastics; Plastic scrap; Plastics; Plastics industry and trade.;

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Life without plastic : the practical step-by-step guide to avoiding plastic to keep your family and the planet healthy / by Plamondon, Chantal.; Sinha, Jay,author.;

After the birth of their son, Jay Sinha and Chantal Plamondon set out on a journey to eliminate plastic baby bottles as the Canadian government moved to ban BPA. When they found it was difficult to procure glass baby bottles, Jay and Chantal made it their mission to not only find glass and metal replacements for plastic, but to make those products accessible to the public as well. While plastic has its uses in technology, the medical and industrial sectors and some products around the home, single-use plastics may release chemicals when they come in contact with food and water. These disposable plastics are commonly used to package food and drinks as well as personal care and cleaning products. Jay and Chantal show readers how to analyze their personal plastic use, find alternatives and create easy replacements in this step-by-step guide. Get your family healthier, spread consciousness and radiate positive plastic-free energy by taking action to help the environment.Includes bibliographical references and index.Framing the issue through our plastic-free journey -- The super easy "Pareto plastic-free living" quick start guide -- Knowing your plastics ... and the alternatives -- Removing plastic from your personal space : how to create a healthier home -- Plastic-free living on the go -- Radiating the plastic-free lifestyle -- Final words: Embracing a circular life without plastic.

Subjects: Environmental protection; Plastic scrap; Plastics industry and trade; Waste minimization; Sustainable living; Plastic scrap.;

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Business plans handbook. [electronic resource] : a compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America / by Shupe, Angela,editor.; Gale Group.;

Includes bibliographical references.Audio production service -- Automotive dealer group -- Automotive repair service -- Bed & breakfast -- Bottled water manufacturer -- Child transportation service -- Coffee house -- Coffee roaster -- Direct mail outlet -- Emu ranch -- Engineering management consultant -- Marketing communications firm -- Men's clothing retailer -- Online government contract service -- Online hospitality service -- Outdoor adventure travel company -- Paint distributor -- Powder coating manufacturer -- Record company -- Restaurant -- Retail & commercial design firm -- Rubber adhesive manufacturer -- Travel agency -- Travel information service.Collection of actual business plans from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries, with company names and addresses changed. Includes: business plan template, fictional business plans, listing of organizations, agencies, and consultants; a glossary; and an updated bibliography. Aimed at entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in North America.Description based on print version record.

Subjects: Small business; Business planning; Small business; New business enterprises; Entrepreneurship; Sound recording industry.; Automobile dealers.; Automobile repair shops.; Bed and breakfast accommodations.; Bottled water industry.; Transportation.; Coffeehouses.; Coffee roasting industry.; Advertising, Direct-mail.; Emu farming.; Consulting engineers.; Marketing.; Men's clothing industry.; Online information services industry.; Hospitality industry.; Adventure travel.; Tourism.; Paint industry and trade.; Plastic coating.; Plastic powders.; Restaurants.; Design services.; Retail trade.; Adhesives industry.; Travel agents.;

© c1997., Gale Research,

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Business plans handbook. [electronic resource] : a compilation of actual business plans developed by small businesses throughout North America / by Craft, Donna,editor.; Gale Group.;

Accounting service -- Auto sales company -- Bowling alley -- Coffee bean plant-exporter -- Desktop publishing company -- Display technology company -- Event planning company -- Financial services company -- General contracting company -- Healthcare software company -- Hotel resort -- Limited liability company -- Medical billing company -- Mortgage company -- Nightclub -- Nursery -- Plastic drum company -- Real estate company -- Restaurant -- Roller rink -- Screen print drying company -- Software engineering & management co. -- Special needs clothing store -- Specialty car wash -- Wireless internet service.Collection of actual business plans from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries, with company names and addresses changed. Includes: business plan template, fictional business plans, listing of organizations, agencies, and consultants; a glossary; and an updated bibliography. Aimed at entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in North America.Description based on print version record.

Subjects: Small business; Business planning; Small business; New business enterprises; Entrepreneurship; Accounting firms.; Automobile industry and trade.; Bowling alleys.; Coffee industry.; Desktop publishing industry.; Information display systems.; Special events; Financial services industry.; Construction industry.; Computer software; Hotels.; Medical care.; Mortgage brokers.; Nightclubs.; Nursery growers.; Plastic containers.; Drums (Containers); Manufacturing industries.; Real estate business.; Restaurants.; Roller-skating rinks.; Screen process printing industry.; Stores, Retail.; Clothing trade.; Car wash industry.; Wireless Internet.;

© c2000., Gale,

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Careers in the automotive industry.

Includes bibliographical references and index.CONTENTS -- Publishers Note -- Introduction -- Profiles -- Assembler/Fabricator -- Automotive Body/Glass Repairer -- Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic -- Career/Technical Education Teacher -- Computer Hardware Engineer -- Computer/Information Research Scientist -- Delivery Truck Driver/Driver/Sales Worker -- Diesel Service Technician/Mechanic -- Electrical/Electronics Engineer -- Electrical/Electronics Installer/Repairer -- Food Service Manager -- Heavy/Tractor-trailer Truck Driver -- Heavy Vehicle/Mobile Equipment Service Technician -- Industrial Designer -- Industrial Production Manager -- Machinist/Tool and Die Maker -- Material Moving Machine Operator -- Mechanical Engineer -- Metal/Plastic Machine Worker -- Painting/Coating Worker -- Passenger Vehicle Driver -- Property Appraiser/Assessor -- Purchasing Manager/Buyer/Purchasing Agent -- Quality Control Inspector -- Retail Sales Worker -- Small Engine Mechanic -- Software Developer/Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester -- Welder/Cutter/Solderer/Brazer -- Appendix A: Holland Code -- Appendix B: General Bibliography -- Appendix C: List of Organizations and Resources -- Index.Provides an introduction to the career opportunities available to those interested in the automotive industry.10-A.Mode of access: Internet.

Subjects: Automobile industry and trade; Automobile industry;

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Careers in the automotive industry.

Includes bibliographical references and index.Assembler/Fabricator -- Automotive Body/Glass Repairer -- Automotive Service Technician/Mechanic -- Career/Technical Education Teacher -- Computer Hardware Engineer -- Computer/Information Research Scientist -- Delivery Truck Driver/ Driver/SalesWorker -- Diesel Service Technician/Mechanic -- Electrical/Electronics Engineer -- Electrical/Electronics Installer/Repairer -- Food Service Manager -- Heavy/Tractor-trailer Truck Driver -- Heavy Vehicle/ Mobile Equipment Service Technician -- Industrial Designer -- Industrial Production Manager; Machinist/Tool and Die Maker -- Material Moving Machine Operator -- Mechanical Engineer -- Metal/Plastic Machine Worker -- Painting/Coating Worker -- Passenger Vehicle Driver -- Property Appraiser/Assessor -- Purchasing Manager/ Buyer/Purchasing Agent -- Quality Control Inspector -- Retail Sales Worker -- Small Engine Mechanic -- Software Developer/Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester -- Welder/Cutter/Solderer/BrazerA career in the automotive industry can be as varied as the number of different cars on the road today, and can span many industry segments including maintenance, repair, design, development, sales, and customer service. Careers in the automotive industry will usually allow you to work with a diverse mix of individuals and are usually stable career choices. Working in this industry is ideal for those who love cars, hands-on work and technology. Provides detailed information and need-to-know information on various careers in the automotive industry. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, Networking Contacts, Areas with the Highest Employment Levels, and Conversations with Real Professionals.

Subjects: Automobile industry and trade; Automobile industry workers;

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Ultra-processed people : the science behind food that isn't food / by Tulleken, Chris van,1978-author.https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJbxBtrfCBhfWR8FTWKDbd;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 314-363) and index."We have entered a new age of eating. For the first time in human history, most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food. There's a long, formal scientific definition, but it can be boiled down to this: if it's wrapped in plastic and has at least one ingredient that you wouldn't find in your kitchen, it's UPF. In this book, Chris van Tulleken, father, scientist, doctor, and award-winning BBC broadcaster, marshals the latest evidence to show how governments, scientists, and doctors have allowed transnational food companies to create a pandemic of diet-related disease. The solutions don't lie in willpower, personal responsibility, or exercise. You'll find no diet plan in this book--but join Chris as he undertakes a powerful self-experiment that made headlines around the world: under the supervision of colleagues at University College London he spent a month eating a diet of 80 percent UPF, typical for many children and adults in the United States. While his body became the subject of scientific scrutiny, he spoke to the world's leading experts from academia, agriculture, and--most important--the food industry itself"--

Subjects: Processed foods.; Food additives.; Food industry and trade.; Food science.;

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Combat-ready kitchen : how the U.S. military shapes the way you eat / by Marx de Salcedo, Anastacia.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-277) and index."Americans eat more processed foods than anyone else in the world. We also spend more on military research. These two seemingly unrelated facts are inextricably linked. If you ever wondered how ready-to-eat foods infiltrated your kitchen, you'll love this entertaining romp through the secret military history of practically everything you buy at the supermarket. In a nondescript Boston suburb, in a handful of low buildings buffered by trees and a lake, a group of men and women spend their days researching, testing, tasting, and producing the foods that form the bedrock of the American diet. If you stumbled into the facility, you might think the technicians dressed in lab coats and the shiny kitchen equipment belonged to one of the giant food conglomerates responsible for your favorite brand of frozen pizza or microwavable breakfast burritos. So you'd be surprised to learn that you've just entered the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center, ground zero for the processed food industry. Ever since Napoleon, armies have sought better ways to preserve, store, and transport food for battle. As part of this quest, although most people don't realize it, the U.S. military spearheaded the invention of energy bars, restructured meat, extended-life bread, instant coffee, and much more. But there's been an insidious mission creep: because the military enlisted industry--huge corporations such as ADM, ConAgra, General Mills, Hershey, Hormel, Mars, Nabisco, Reynolds, Smithfield, Swift, Tyson, and Unilever--to help develop and manufacture food for soldiers on the front line, over the years combat rations, or the key technologies used in engineering them, have ended up dominating grocery store shelves and refrigerator cases. TV dinners, the cheese powder in snack foods, cling wrap... The list is almost endless. Now food writer Anastacia Marx de Salcedo scrutinizes the world of processed food and its long relationship with the military--unveiling the twists, turns, successes, failures, and products that have found their way from the armed forces' and contractors' laboratories into our kitchens. In developing these rations, the army was looking for some of the very same qualities as we do in our hectic, fast-paced twenty-first-century lives: portability, ease of preparation, extended shelf life at room temperature, affordability, and appeal to even the least adventurous eaters. In other words, the military has us chowing down like special ops. What is the effect of such a diet, eaten--as it is by soldiers and most consumers--day in and day out, year after year? We don't really know. We're the guinea pigs in a giant public health experiment, one in which science and technology, at the beck and call of the military, have taken over our kitchens"--Dust jacket.Unpacking Your Child's Lunch Box -- American Food System, Central Command, Part One -- American Food System, Central Command, Part Two -- A Romp Through the Early History of Combat Rations -- Disruptive Innovation : The Tin Can -- World War II, The Subsistence Lab, and Its Merry Band Of Insiders -- What America Runs On -- How Do You Want That Chunked and Formed Restructured Steak? -- A Loaf of Extended-Life Bread, a Hunk of Processed Cheese, and Thou -- Plastic Packaging Remodels the Planet -- Late-Night Munchies? Break Out the Three-Year-Old Pizza And Months-Old Guacamole -- Supermarket Tour -- Coming Up Next from the House of GI Joe -- Do We Really Want Our Children Eating like Special Ops?

Subjects: Food industry and trade; Processed foods; Diet; Nutrition policy; Food habits;

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