With coronavirus, industry sees chance to undo plastic bag bans
March 26, 2020, New York Times
The plastic bag industry, battered by a wave of bans nationwide, is using the coronavirus crisis to try to block laws prohibiting single-use plastic.
Deaths associated with children’s product recalls soared in 2019, report finds
March 23, 2020, Chicago Sun Times
The number of deaths reported before a children’s product was recalled soared in 2019, due mainly to problems with infant inclined sleepers, according to a new analysis by a Chicago advocacy group.
Business Guidance: The CPSC shares what’s considered “best practices”
Cpsc.gov
Manufacturers or importers should take additional steps to ensure that your product not only meets or exceeds the requirements of federal safety laws, but also is designed and manufactured as safely as possible. Here is a brief outline of some of our recommendations: (Footnote: This document is not a list of mandatory CPSC requirements but rather is a list of best practices and suggestions by the CPSC Small Business Ombudsman.)
James Dyson designed a new ventilator in 10 days. He’s making 15,000 for the pandemic fight
March 26, 2020, CNN
Dyson has received an order from the UK government for 10,000 ventilators to support efforts by the country’s National Health Service to treat coronavirus patients. Dyson said the company had designed and built an entirely new ventilator, called the “CoVent,” since he received a call 10 days ago from UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Opinion: How the world’s richest country ran out of a 75-cent face Masks
March 26, 2020, New York Times
Why is the United States running out of face masks for medical workers? How does the world’s wealthiest country find itself in such a tragic and avoidable mess? And how long will it take to get enough protective gear, if that’s even possible now?
Interactive product labels require new regulations, study warns
March 26, 2020, Science X – phys.org.
Artificial intelligence will be increasingly used on labels on food and other products in the future to make them interactive, and regulations should be reformed now so they take account of new innovations, a study warns.
Here’s how Amazon says you should handle packages to prevent spread of coronavirus
March 25, 2020, Inc.
As the government is encouraging people to practice social distancing to slow the spread of Covid-19, a lot of people are wondering about those packages that come straight to their doorsteps. If you’re concerned with whether your deliveries are safe, Amazon has a few suggestions.
4 Considerations when designing kid-friendly tech
March 20, 2020, The Tech Report
There’s no doubt the children’s technology market is alive and well. If you’re trying to get in on the action by designing kid-friendly tech, here are a few key principles to remember during the development process.
Hanesbrands retrofitting factories to make face masks
March 23, 2020, The Motley Fool
Hanesbrands has joined in the fight against COVID-19 disease. The company confirmed that it is retrofitting its factories to make surgical face masks for medical professionals involved in the battle.
A sewing army, making masks for America
March 25, 2020, New York Times
With overrun hospitals facing an acute shortage of masks, people are pulling out their sewing machines to fill the void. All over the country, homebound Americans are crafting thousands upon thousands of face masks to help shield doctors, nurses and many others from the coronavirus.
