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Eco-design: plastics in constant search of virtue
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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