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 ...

"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, ...

It's nice to have a welcome sign hanging on your front door, but these can be expensive. This DIY version turns an old ...

If you've got a box of extra PVC pipes and fittings sitting your shed or garage from a previous project, you're halfway to ...

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 ...