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Plastic objects, whether they are recent or firmly-established cult objects, have revolutionised the world of design, changed habits and left their mark on our daily lives for several generations
Wayfarer, cult sunglasses that stood the test of time
The first plastic sunglasses on the world glasses market, they have managed to stay relevant in every era and remain the highest-selling sunglasses around the world. The mythical model of a no less my...
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Innovative, smart, surprising but often overlooked…plastics have not finished surprising you!
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Daily life 5 min
Plastics ride the wave
Even before making its debut at the Tokyo Olympic Games back in 2020, surfing had already come an incredibly long way since the first wooden boards of the early twentieth century. As the sport returns...
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Planet 3 min
Eco-design: plastics in constant search of virtue
Eco-design, which meets a precise and somewhat complex definition, is a fundamental pillar of any environmentally responsible approach, including the circular economy. From the materials themselves to...
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Planet 4 min
Working together to end waste pollution
Interview with Philippe Montagné, Regional Project Director EMEA (Europe, Africa and Middle East) for the AEPW....
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Expert views 5 min
Polymers: a champion’s secret weapon
An interview with Marie Dorin-Habert and Vincent Defrasne, multi-medallists and former French biathletes...
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Planet 8 min
Reusable plastics: (re)filling the bill
When you think of a circular economy, recycling is the first thing to spring to mind; after all, it’s a vital part of resource-efficient consumption. Despite this, it comes second to prevention and re...
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Expert views 5 min
Organic photovoltaic films: polymers shine (brightly)
Interview with Moïra Asses, strategy and marketing director of ASCA, a company that designs and manufactures organic photovoltaic films....
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Cutting Edge 8 min
Aviation: high-flying polymers
Aircraft manufacturers are increasingly using composite materials and polymers within aircraft structures. These materials undeniably owe their success to being lightweight; however, they also possess...
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Expert views 5 min
“From mattress to clog, in only one step”
We spoke to Philippe Gressier, Sales Director of compounder Benvic, and Léna Defontaine, materials engineer in charge of the design and development of thermoplastic laminated textiles at Decathlon....
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Daily life 7 min
Plastics: Road Safety’s Guardian Angels
To say that plastics used in vehicles are only used to make them lighter underestimates their role … Polymers also contribute to the safety of motorists and other road users....