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posted by mrpg on Saturday August 04 2018, @05:22AM   Printer-friendly
from the good dept.

New research aims to cut down on waste -- and consumer frustration -- with a novel approach to creating super slippery industrial packaging. The study establishes a method for wicking chemically compatible vegetable oils into the surfaces of common extruded plastics, like those used for ketchup packets and other condiments.

Source: ScienceDaily

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  • (Score: 2) by captain normal on Saturday August 04 2018, @06:37PM (1 child)

    by captain normal (2205) on Saturday August 04 2018, @06:37PM (#717287)

    That's assuming they don't become lawyers or MBAs. Sure one has to put out a lot of effort for 3~4 years, but after that it's "money for nothing and chicks for free". Just living the American Dream. Oh did I leave out Car Salesmen and Bankers?

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  • (Score: 2) by Knowledge Troll on Saturday August 04 2018, @06:44PM

    by Knowledge Troll (5948) on Saturday August 04 2018, @06:44PM (#717290) Homepage Journal

    At least for a good chunk of bankers I think "stealing their shit while they sleep" still fits just the scale isn't one night anymore it's since the Glass-Stegall act was repealed.