Handicrafts

Sustainability Drives GreenPlax(R), The World's 1st Shoes Primarily Made with Ocean Plastics

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Articles, Nature, Natural environment, Handicrafts, Recycling, Reuse, Upcycling, Plastic, Shoe, Marine debris, Sustainability, Circular economy

Most importantly, GreenPlax technology demonstrates one of the best practices of circular economy: upcycling the pollutant and hazardous ocean plastics and turn it into high-performance footwear material.

Key Points: 
  • Most importantly, GreenPlax technology demonstrates one of the best practices of circular economy: upcycling the pollutant and hazardous ocean plastics and turn it into high-performance footwear material.
  • Embrace circular economy by up-cycling ocean plastics and turn it into high-performance footwear material.
  • In fact, the tagline for GreenPlax conveys the message and intent of the new tech: ocean plastics is recyclable, and sustainability is liberating."
  • in 2020, CCILU launched GreenPlax, another advanced technology that enables every major component of the shoes (upper, insole, and outsole) to be made with ocean plastics.

Global Sewing Machines Market Trajectory & Analytics 2020-2024 - Growing Demand for Advanced and Feature Rich Sewing Machines Drives Healthy Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, June 8, 2020
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Textile arts, Visual arts, Sewing, Quilting, Crafts, Handicrafts, Quilt

The "Sewing Machines - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Sewing Machines - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • An unusual period in history, the coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a series of unprecedented events affecting every industry.
  • In Japan, the Industrial segment will reach a market size of US$2.2 Billion by the close of the analysis period.
  • Sewing Machines: Providing Limitless Creativity for Industrial Users, Quilters, Home Decor Sewers, and Fashion Enthusiasts

Amorepacific makes upcycled bench made from empty cosmetic bottles in celebration of World Environment Day

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Friday, June 5, 2020
Articles, Water conservation, Reuse, Handicrafts, Upcycling, Recycling, Amorepacific Corporation, Contents, Plastic, Nature

SEOUL, South Korea, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of World Environment Day (June 5), Amorepacific announced its plan to install an upcycled bench made from recycled cosmetic bottles in public facilities for citizens.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of World Environment Day (June 5), Amorepacific announced its plan to install an upcycled bench made from recycled cosmetic bottles in public facilities for citizens.
  • To make the bench, Amorepacific developed a terrazzo for the first time in the industry by mixing plastic cosmetic bottle powder with ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC).
  • Amorepacific Communication Executive Director Howard Lee explained, "This upcycled bench project shows how we can extend the lifecycles of products.
  • Their goal included collecting 100 tons of used plastic cosmetic bottles each year and aiming for a 100% recycle rate.

Amorepacific makes upcycled bench made from empty cosmetic bottles in celebration of World Environment Day

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Friday, June 5, 2020
Articles, Water conservation, Reuse, Handicrafts, Upcycling, Recycling, Amorepacific Corporation, Contents, Plastic, Nature

SEOUL, South Korea, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of World Environment Day (June 5), Amorepacific announced its plan to install an upcycled bench made from recycled cosmetic bottles in public facilities for citizens.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, South Korea, June 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of World Environment Day (June 5), Amorepacific announced its plan to install an upcycled bench made from recycled cosmetic bottles in public facilities for citizens.
  • To make the bench, Amorepacific developed a terrazzo for the first time in the industry by mixing plastic cosmetic bottle powder with ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC).
  • Amorepacific Communication Executive Director Howard Lee explained, "This upcycled bench project shows how we can extend the lifecycles of products.
  • Their goal included collecting 100 tons of used plastic cosmetic bottles each year and aiming for a 100% recycle rate.

United Turns Old Uniforms Into Masks for Employees

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Waste minimisation, Recycling, Waste management, Articles, Handicrafts, Reuse, Upcycling, Looptworks, Uniform

United worked with upcycling partner, Looptworks to produce masks that would supplement the supply of face coverings that the airline already provides all employees and customers.

Key Points: 
  • United worked with upcycling partner, Looptworks to produce masks that would supplement the supply of face coverings that the airline already provides all employees and customers.
  • "Recycling these unused uniforms into masks is a natural extension of our broader effort to overhaul our cleaning, social distancing and mitigation measures to ensure we're doing everything possible to keep our employees and our customers safe."
  • Through partnering with Portland, Oregon-based Looptworks, United was able to supply employees with more sustainable, eco-friendly masks that are washable and reusable, recycled from uniforms, made in limited editions, and in the process save materials from landfills.
  • This includes front-line workers like pilots, customer service agents and ramp workers when on board an aircraft, along with any other United employees traveling using their flight benefits.

WEBS - America’s Yarn Store Delivers Critical Social Proof to its Customers with 54,000 Reviews with 4.5 Average Rating and 4,000 Consumer Images

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Textile arts, Visual arts, Crafts, Fibers, Crochet, Weaving, Handicrafts, Knitting, Yarn

Since partnering with PowerReviews, WEBS has natively solicited and showcased over 4,000 customer-generated images on its site.

Key Points: 
  • Since partnering with PowerReviews, WEBS has natively solicited and showcased over 4,000 customer-generated images on its site.
  • Dena Childs, Ecommerce Manager at WEBS - Americas Yarn Store, says:
    Reviews and visual content are critical in helping our audience understand how our yarn will look and feel before they buy online.
  • Customer content builds confidence, and PowerReviews has allowed us to showcase that social proof on our site, facilitating the path to purchase for our customers.
  • As one of the premier yarn stores in the country, WEBS Americas Yarn Store ( yarn.com ) fuels the creativity and passion of knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners and other fiber enthusiasts.

The Floriology Institute Powered by BloomNet Launches Floriology® NOW, a Unique Online Educational Experience

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Monday, May 18, 2020
Other Consumer, Other Retail, Specialty, Home Goods, Bridal, Training, Consumer, Retail, Education, Floristry, Floral design, 1-800-Flowers, Handicrafts, Flowers, Florists

The Floriology Institute, one of the countrys foremost centers for floral design and florist-related education, has announced the launch of Floriology NOW, a unique online education resource for florists and other floral design businesses.

Key Points: 
  • The Floriology Institute, one of the countrys foremost centers for floral design and florist-related education, has announced the launch of Floriology NOW, a unique online education resource for florists and other floral design businesses.
  • Providing florists and floral designers with the finest educational resources has always been among our top priorities, said Dinesh Popat, President, BloomNet, Napco and 1-800-Flowers.com Franchising.
  • With the launch of Floriology NOW, florists and designers have access to world-class design and business expertise, at any time, from anywhere.
  • The Floriology Institute offers an extensive range of courses, electives and forums featuring hands-on sessions, in-depth lectures, webinars and online learning opportunities.

CipherHealth Supports Nurses and Frontline Workers with CipherSalutes Program for National Nurses Week

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Sewing, Visual arts, Articles, Economy, Crafts, Handicrafts, Manufacturing, Nursing

Dockery, who learned to sew while in the Navy says,"Over the years, I've always had a sewing machine.

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  • Dockery, who learned to sew while in the Navy says,"Over the years, I've always had a sewing machine.
  • Soon, his CipherHealth colleagues were asking for masks as well and he's been happy to be making them.
  • CipherHealth salutes their employees and everyone around the country who are going above and beyond to honor nurses and frontline workers.
  • "The CipherSalutes program has been an important opportunity for our team to take care of the communities we serve and live out our core values during Nurses Week and everyday."

Hellian Plastic, wall art and coasters made from 100% recycled plastic, just launched on Kickstarter

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Water conservation, Visual arts, Articles, Art genres, Recycling, Handicrafts, Reuse, Upcycling, Plastic pollution, Plastic recycling, Tile

ATLANTA, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hellian Plastic launched Kickstarter campaign featuring handcrafted tiles made from 100% recycled plastic.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hellian Plastic launched Kickstarter campaign featuring handcrafted tiles made from 100% recycled plastic.
  • Hellian tiles are small design pieces which can be displayed as wall art or used as coasters.
  • In his garage in Atlanta, GA, Lucas Mitchell created Hellian tiles, handcrafted design pieces made from 100% recycled plastic.
  • The Hellian Plastic team is committed to protecting our planet from pollution by upcycling plastic waste and creating a more sustainable future.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Cleaning Tools for Taxidermists (HUN-845)

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Vertebrates, Mammals, Death customs, Handicrafts, Fishing, Hunting, Taxidermy, White-tailed deer, White tail, Cleaning

The invention provides an easier way to clean the nasal cavities of a whitetail deer skull for taxidermy mounts.

Key Points: 
  • The invention provides an easier way to clean the nasal cavities of a whitetail deer skull for taxidermy mounts.
  • In doing so, it offers an improved alternative to traditional cleaning tools and methods.
  • As a result, it saves time and effort and it enables solid membrane material to be quickly removed.
  • The invention features a compact design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for hunters and taxidermists.