The latest eccentricity in language is the use of “OD” on TikTok. People will say things like “That’s so OD” or “You’re OD.” ...

Tubing is specified in terms of outside diameter (OD) and (depending upon the material of construction) is either rigid or flexible. Tubing vs. Piping and Hose In industry, "tube" and "pipe" are ...

In a historic achievement for the African construction industry, Inkulu Pipes has secured an unprecedented order to manufacture 744 meters of PE 100 DN/OD 1200 mm SDR 21 Solid Wall pipes. These ...

But if they break or malfunction, these fixtures can cause major problems. If you’ve got a burst pipe on your hands, we recommend calling a plumber immediately. Here’s how much you can expect ...

In little more than a century, plastic has gone from being hailed as a scientific wonder to being reviled as an environmental scourge. It was in 1907 that the first modern plastic, bakelite ...

Scientists have new evidence to explain why plastic is dangerous to sea turtles: the animals mistake the scent of plastic for food. Thus, a plastic bag floating in the sea not only looks like a ...

Plastic bags start out as fossil fuels and end up as deadly waste in landfills and the ocean. Birds often mistake shredded plastic bags for food, filling their stomachs with toxic debris. For hungry ...

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350; pwd for reconstitution. Polyethylene glycol 3350 cleanses the bowel by induction of diarrhea. The osmotic activity of polyethylene glycol 3350, in combination with ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a ...

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...

This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic waste crisis. Learn what you can do to reduce your own single-use plastics. Read this ...