Are you a problem solver?

Article Abstract:

Jerome Lemelson is an inventor who has over 500 patented products. The 72-year-old would like to find a way to help young people develop an interest in becoming inventors. His donations to programs and inventions, such as the magnetic tape recorder, are discussed.

Donations, Biography, Inventors, Lemelson, Jerome

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Houses to save the earth

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Builder Steven Loken made a house almost entirely of recycled automobile windshield glass, granite dust and other materials. He lectures and assists others in doing the same. Many of the houses built are also energy efficient and attractive.

Innovations, Residential construction, Cover Story, Environmental aspects, Architecture and energy conservation, Energy efficient buildings, House construction, Loken, Steven

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Once a bottle, now a blanket

Article Abstract:

Wellman Inc, the largest plastic recycler in the world, produces Fortrel EcoSpun, a material made from plastic bottles that can be used in the manufacture of consumer products such as clothes, blankets and upholstered furniture.

Management, Waste management, Recycling industry, Wellman Inc., WLM, Plastic bottles

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