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Design and Icons
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
Moon Boot®, an iconic boot
Almost 50 years after its invention and enormous commercial success, it remains the star among the after-ski boots. Omnipresent on the ski slopes, around town and in the most prestigious fashion show,...
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Features and Interviews
Innovative, smart, surprising but often overlooked…plastics have not finished surprising you!
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Expert views 7 min
"Polymers are valuable if used appropriately"
An interview with Dr. Louise Dennis, Curator of the MoDiP (Museum of Design in Plastics) at Arts University Bournemouth in the United Kingdom....
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Daily life 9 min
The never-ending story of plastics
Polymers have been used for thousands of years... but it was not until the dawn of the 20th century that the first synthetic polymer appeared. This is a long story, and it is far from over, since poly...
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Expert views 4 min
"Our social values also include choosing the right polymer"
An interview with Guillermo Martínez Gauna-Vivas, founder of Ayúdame3D, a Spanish NGO that makes PLA-printed prostheses for the most deprived countries....
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Daily life 7 min
Polymers tackle disability
Living a life as close to 'normality' as possible is the main objective of many people with disabilities. Research is often successful in making this possible and many major innovations would not hav...
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Planet 5 min
Biosourced plastics: plant carbon makes a comeback
Biomass-based plastics are an fascinating alternative to traditional plastics. They are part of the large family of bioplastics, a generic term that encompasses many things. Let's try to get a clearer...
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Expert views 4 min
Biosourced plastics are one of the solutions for decarbonising our industry
An interview with René Bethmann, Senior Innovation Manager at German outdoor equipment manufacturer Vaude....
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Daily life 7 min
Plastics go off on an adventure
Discovering the world, sporty hikes, camping... each has their own vision of how best to spend the summer holidays. However, everyone aims to relax and simplify life, which is why plastics also go on ...
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Expert views 4 min
"Without polymers, we would not be able to have such a successful design"
An interview with Bastian Thomas, Technical Manager of German motorhome manufacturer Concorde....
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Daily life 8 min
Packaging in search of greater virtue
Although often singled out, plastic packaging is often more virtuous than we might think. Faced with the climate challenge, they are reinventing themselves. Here is an overview of the innovations alre...