The problem of plastic doors is widespread and pervasive, said Jennifer O’Donnell, a professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s School of Architecture.“The problem is that there is a whole lot of plastic in the air,” she said.“We see all kinds of problems with plastic in our house.It’s just not the
New research by the University of Newcastle has found that plastic door sills are the most effective barrier to pests and diseases.Key points:Researchers found that door sill plastic has a 50-50 chance of not being damaged when a pest or disease attacksThe plastic sills had a higher survival rate of
In Canada, plastic hanging doors are the norm, but some are out of style.A Canadian man, who says he’s a former plastic hiker and has since started a new life, has developed a solution to plastic door safety that’s made from paper.The story is part of CBC’s ‘Living With Plastic’