Sources say that they expect the UK's plastic packaging tax to be one of those in the Chancellor's crosshairs come next ...

Caught between high tariffs and falling lumber prices, Interfor secured C$125m (US$90m) from a bought offering of stock to help cover its rising costs of shipping products to the US. RBC Capital ...

Have you noticed that small hole on the back of a plastic chair and thought they have no reason for being? You’d be surprised; there are actually a couple of good reasons that the hole is there. One ...

A scavenger sorts out plastic waste at a dumpsite on the outskirts of Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, Aug 11, 2025. Machete pulled on shadow home secretary at Calais migrant camp Labour minister opens door to ...

THE Industry and Commerce ministry has expanded the Consignment-Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) Programme by adding two new service providers to plug holes on the shipment of counterfeit and ...

The San Diego Padres have two clear needs: a catcher and a left fielder. With the trade deadline just around the corner, there are plenty of rumors about potential additions for the Padres. But, for ...

If you live in the U.S., you’re familiar with the holes in the prongs of electrical plugs. Many, if not most, American plugs have them. So what exactly are they for? Cautionary messages can also be ...

While plastic containers can make it handy to store last night's dinner left overs - it can be a real pain to try and find a matching container and lid. However there is an easy solution, thanks to a ...

On January 4, 2024, a door plug blew out on a Boeing 737 Max at more than 16,000 feet in the air, leaving a gaping hole in the side. On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board will hear the ...

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Not all outlet holes are the same, and there's a reason for that. The shapes (vertical slots, round holes, T-slots, etc.) correspond to specific electrical functions and safety features. Take the ...

The US uses two standard electrical plug types: Plug Type A and Plug Type B. Both have two parallel pins for power, while the latter has an additional grounding pin for safety. But if you look closely ...