Plastics ride the wave
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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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Expert views 3 min"Our polymers are at the forefront of the adventure of wearable technologies"
An interview with Fabrice Domingues Dos Santos, CEO of Piezotech, a subsidiary of Arkema, a leader in the field of electroactive polymers....
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Expert views 3 minVillagepump, the new source of drinking water for isolated communities
An interview with Rob van Opdorp, designer and founder of the Villagepump Company that is developing the use of mechanical pumps for water purification....
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Expert views 3 min"Despite the small quantities, using nanotubes is very complex."
An interview with Alexandre Clerbaux, Marketing and Business Development Manager at Nanocyl, the Belgian company that is the European leader in the manufacture of carbon nanotubes....
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Expert views 3 minBrown algae for blue plastic
An interview with Rémy Lucas, founder and director of Algopack, a start-up, which achieved the feat of producing a 100% natural plastic using algae....
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Expert views 3 minOn the road again
An interview with R Opfermann, Director of Sales and Marketing southern Europe and Africa for medical device manufacturer, Invacare Poirier....
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Expert views 3 min"The Plasticarium collection can attract the public without cultivating a sense of nostalgia"
An interview with Arnaud Bozzini, historian and director of the exhibitions of the new Art and Design Atomium Museum in Brussels....
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Expert views 3 minExtreme kayak: a rush of adrenaline and fun
An interview with Hannes Aigner, a member of the German national canoeing and kayaking team and participant at the Adidas Sickline 2015, the extreme kayak world championship in Austria. (©adidas Sick...
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Expert views 3 minMaking adventuring easier
An interview with Fredrik Erlandsson, senior vice president of communications, and IR Pontus Alexandersson, director of suitability at Thule, the Swedish leader in recreational equipment....
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Expert views 3 min"Let's start by re-using useful packaging before throwing it out!"
An interview with Graeme Glen, the creator of the WaterBean, an ingenious water treatment device designed to make re-using bottles easier....