Nearly non-existent 20 years ago, today's plastic bike helmets have rapidly become lighter, sleeker, and more effective in protecting children. Protective polystyrene and fiberglass designs absorb impact, and have helped contribute to a decline in the death rate from bicycle-traffic related injury by 60 percent among children 14 and under, in the past 18 years. Learn more about bike helmet improvements. Learn more about how plastics protect you at play. Sand Shovel Plastics make a day at the beach more enjoyable for everyone.
Kids can build sandcastles and moats with plastic sand shovels and buckets.
Today's lightweight and durable shovels and buckets are made from resilient plastics that can handle the tough work of castle building. To learn more about plastics and fun in the sun, visit the American Plastics Council website.