Planet
Back to basics for plastics
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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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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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Planet 5 min
Plastics: sowing the seeds for farming’s future
Today’s farmers shoulder the responsibility of feeding 8 billion people. Faced with demanding environmental safeguards, particularly in Europe, the agricultural world must find green solutions for its...
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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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Planet 7 min
Marine litter: fishing for solutions
On the upside, plastics bring many innovations in terms of technical performance, comfort and environmental benefits, most of which are largely unknown. On the flip side, too much plastic is discarded...
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Planet 5 min
Global warming: plastics cool things down
Tackling global warming is the challenge that humanity must take on as soon as possible to prevent the problem from getting out of hand. It is no longer time for debate; it is time for action. Fortuna...
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Planet 4 min
Green energy powered by polymers
Last July, the European Commission proposed raising the renewable energy target to 40% by 2030. It called for the further development of green energy sources such as wind, water and solar power. Many ...
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Planet 4 min
Chemical recycling: plastics revitalised
Chemical recycling is often hailed as being a panacea. This process could make it possible to integrate all used plastics into a perfect circular loop. Many polymer producers, often accompanied by inn...