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Fit with innovations and technologies that support sustainability in material sourcing, production and usage, economies are gearing up to enable circularity across their industries

It is clear the plastics industry is under heat for its waste problems. With the theme of the K2019 show, to be held from 16-23 October, in Düsseldorf, Germany, being on the Circular Economy, AZO GmbH + Co. KG is focusing on tailored solutions in the field of materials handling for the recycling process

Flame retardants may be a boon or bane for the plastics sector, given the latest reports on the sector

To keep plastic packaging out of the oceans, brand majors are instituting new developments for biobased, recyclable and sustainable packaging

Fibres, like bamboo and the like, are being added on as reinforcements to composites to create biocomposites

A compilation of some of the best feature articles, interviews and insider notes published in the 2018 issues of Plastics and Rubber Asia magazine

Electric vehicles may be the path forward for the automotive industry in its attempt to reduce carbon emissions

In the medical field, 3D printing is having a major impact, helping to save and improve lives; replacing human organ transplants, speeding up surgical procedures and producing cheaper versions of required surgical tools

Materials technologies for green buildings are being harnessed from root crops, carbon dioxide, and other biosourced components to create sustainable material for the building and construction sector

Indonesia is the biggest culprit of plastics marine pollution in the region. Thus, the country is spearheading efforts to tackle Asia's water pollution woes with upcycling and recycling

Asia is the largest consumer of rigid plastic packaging, which compared to flexible packaging affords features such as degradability, light weight and versatility in design

Davis-Standard is showcasing MEDD (Medical Extruder Direct Drive), its signature extruder for medical tubing with direct drive technology for more energy efficient operations, at the Chinaplas 2018

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