Japanese researchers engineer E. coli to make plastic

September 4, 2025 by Domino Plastics

Researchers at Kobe University have engineered Escherichia coli bacteria to produce pyridinedicarboxylic acid (PDCA), a biodegradable plastic alternative that exhibits superior properties to petroleum-based PET, achieving production levels more than seven times higher than previously reported. The breakthrough, published this week in Metabolic Engineering, represents a significant advance in sustainable materials science as global plastic pollution reaches crisis levels.

Read the full story here: https://www.perplexity.ai/discover/you/japanese-scientists-develop-su-9xRBhGEfT1meWcxjHYJ74w

Kauai Artists Collaborate With Nature For Marine Debris Projects

August 25, 2020 by Domino Plastics

via Honolulu Civil Beat

Ghost nets and plastic fragments are becoming collectibles as artists turn the trash into works of art.

Plastic bags and straws cause countless marine fatalities as their small size, shine and color are an irresistible lure to birds, fish, and turtles. But the most lethal plastic products in the North Pacific are the fishing nets and gear purpose-built to catch and kill marine wildlife. These nets, which can stretch 6 miles in length, comprise about half of the plastic garbage in the Patch. But on Kauai, fishing nets account for almost 90% of marine debris that washes in with the tides.

Artists sensitive to this disaster have started to look at ghost nets and fragments of plastic as raw material for their creativity. Only 10% of plastic on average is recycled. This leaves a tsunami of synthetic waste to pollute our most precious natural places and resources. They hope their work can bring focus to the problem.

Read the full story here: https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/08/kauai-artists-collaborate-with-nature-for-marine-debris-projects/

Plastics For Sale

April 2, 2020 by Domino Plastics

Engineering Compounds For Sale $0.10 per pound

PC/ABS, PC/PBT, PC/PBT GF, Noryl GTX on sale now at Domino Plastics Company.

Plastic For Sale: PP Pellets 40k LBS

March 30, 2020 by Domino Plastics

Polypropylene Pellets For Sale

Polypropylene Pellets Silver for sale 40,0000 pounds are now in-stock at Domino Plastics.

For more details please contact Joe@domplas.com. Call (631) 751-1995.

PP pellets for sale — PP Pellets Silver – 40k LBS

Contact us today to buy or sell plastic scrap. We pay competitive prices for most types and forms of post-industrial scrap plastics.

Plastic For Sale: PETG Tinted-Clear 300,000 lbs – Post Industrial

February 4, 2020January 15, 2020 by Domino Plastics

We own (in-stock) and offer 300,000 pounds of first time regrind PETG (see photo).

If you are interested in a sample and price, please let us know. Contact Joe@domplas.com, call (631) 751-1995.

Plastic for Sale

December 16, 2019 by Domino Plastics

Polycarbonate Regrind Clear Now In-Stock at Domino Plastics

40,000 pounds clear
40,000 clear with slight tint

Picture shown has tint.

Contact Joe@domplas.com. (631) 751-1995.

Polyester Resin Virgin Clear For Sale 100,000 pounds

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 by Domino Plastics

Solid Polyester Resin virgin clear pellets in original Eastman Gaylords. Grade is OS300.

Polyester Plastic For Sale — Polyester Resin Virgin Clear For Sale

Product: Solid Polyester Resin is a high molecular weight polyester resin. It is supplied as 100% solid pellets.
Manufacturer: Eastman Chemical Company
Manufacturing date: May, 2018
Expiring date: This is a solid resin so there is no expiring date. It does not break down in any way.
Origin: USA
Packaging: 94 Original manufacturer boxes
Applications: Coil and Container, General Purpose Coatings, Utility Coating Resin
Key Attributes: Saturated linear high molecular weight polyester, 100% solid pellets, High Tg
Typical Properties:
Glass transition temperature °C (DSC): 72 C
Molecular Weight (Mn): 11,000-12,000 g/mol (Polystyrene equivalents)
Inherent Viscosity: .47-.55 deciliter/g
Acid Number: 1-2 g KOH/ g resin
Hydroxyl Number: 6-9 g KOH/ g resin
Solution clarity in Aromatic 100 (55% solids): Hazy
Solution clarity in Aromatic 150:PM Acetate: DBE: Clear
Grade: OS 300
33:33:33 (50% solids)
Safety Data Sheet: http://bit.ly/polyresindata