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Covestro: Proven Healthcare Material Solutions for Surgical Applications
Presented by Covestro – Engineering Plastics November 9, 2022, at 9 a.m. EST Register Now > What your product is made of matters – now more than ever. Surgical procedures are becoming increasingly complex and the demand for safe surgical … Continued
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Chemicals, Electronics, and Circularity – Drivers for Decision Making
Presented by American Chemistry Council November 3, 2022, at 9 a.m. EDT Register Now > Increased use of consumer electronics has led to a growing public policy question: what to do with these products once they reach the end of … Continued
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Fast-Growing Polypropylene the Focus of Much AttentionAdvances in technology and recycling continue to propel the resin forward
Polypropylene is having a bit of a moment. Already one of the world’s most popular resins, accounting for roughly 20% of the world’s plastic, some recent developments bode well for its continued growth. In addition to being lightweight and durable, … Continued
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The Bioplastic Paradox
Originally posted on April 10, 2015 Updated August, 2022 Since the original version of this article was posted in 2015, much has happened. Near-catastrophic climate changes mean that we must stop burning fossil fuels much quicker than previously imagined. Plastics … Continued
