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You Can Do It with Plastics
From September, the British
Plastics Federation (BPF)
offices in central London will
house an exhibition of iconic
plastics objects curated by the
Museum of Design in Plastics
(MoDiP).
Every 6 months a new theme
will be introduced and the objects
changed to reflect it. The first
theme is ‘You can do it with
plastics’ and demonstrates the
incredible versatility of plastics
under the headings: buoyancy,
flexibility, recycling, enablement,
colour, sustainability, living
hinges and insulation. Professor
Susan Lambert, Head of the
MoDiP, said: “Plastics are capable
of greater transformation than
any other materials group.
In this exhibition we wish to
explore their design freedom and
beneficial impact on society.”
The showcases will have
items taken from the MoDiP’s
collection such as an electric
hot water bottle made by R. A.
Rothermel (circa 1945). This
object is an example of plastics as
a great insulation material.
Illustrating sustainability, is the
Team GB replica kit swimming
trunks designed by Stella
McCartney for Adidas, 2012,
that contain 80% recycled Nylon.
Plastics can be recycled into new
products saving on raw materials
and diminishing the need for
landfill.
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