This discussion list is for people interested in all types of plastic dinnerware. While most of the discussions will probably focus on Melmac from 1945-1965, this list will not exclude any dinnerware made from other plastics. This includes either the thermosetting or thermoplastic plastics, natural or synthetic plastics, or any dinnerware made under any of the trade names such as Melmac (the most commonly used trade name, it is used to refer to a majority of plastic dinnerware, much the same as Kleenex is used to describe tissues), Catalin Melamine, Plaskon Melamine, or Resimene. It can also include polystyrene, polyethylene, vinyl, phenolic, cellulose, protein, chemical, etc., or any of the many basic plastics that have found their way into dinnerware. If your interests include collecting Melmac, licensed dishes, Beetleware, cut Glastic, or designs by foreign (other than USA) melamine dinnerware manufacturers, researching designers, or collecting paper ephemera, then this is the discussion list for you. List members may post messages seeking information about plastic dinnerware, items wanted or for sale or trade, but the list is primarily for discussion, not Wanted Lists, sales, or trade proposals. If you post Wanted Lists, items for sale, or items you have available for trade, please try to post some info about them that users may find educational or something to discuss.