Polyplastics, a global leader in engineering plastics, has announced plans to launch a 40% glass-reinforced grade of DURAFIDE rG-PPS by December 2025 as part of its mechanical recycling business. The company will develop high-quality optimum formulations which will play a role in helping achieve 100
Written by Rory Way, Senior Design Consultant and Oliver Jelley, Engineering Consultant at 42 Technology The NHS in England faces a waste crisis. Every year, it generates a staggering 156,000 tonnes of clinical waste – equivalent to more than 400 fully-loaded jumbo jets [1]. And among the biggest cu
The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital has become the first hospital to co-design friendly and reusable theatre caps made from sustainable plant-based material as part of a research project being led by the University of Strathclyde and Heriot-Watt University. The project aims to reduce was
Karin von Kienlin, Senior Partner, and Verena Ahnert, Partner at L.E.K. Consulting discuss the role that Contract Packaging Organisations (CPOs) play in the healthcare sector. Contract Packaging Organisations (CPOs) play an integral role in the healthcare sector, as they offer essential services tha
Nick Guerin, CSP, director of environmental, health & safety at Tessy Plastics highlights how contract manufacturers are driving sustainability in the medical plastics industry.
Chris Whitehouse, a political consultant and expert on MedTech policy and regulation, highlights a new government strategy to ensure that in future MedTech is part of the circular, not linear economy, and that products are re-used or recycled.
Owen Mumford’s Head of Insight Alex Fong, and Business Development Manager Olivia Houselander speak on how to clear a path to sustainable single-use drug delivery devices.
The global biodegradable polymer market is set to grow from $8.34 billion in 2024 to $20.04 billion by 2031, driven by a robust CAGR of 11.4%. Persistence Market Research discusses the growth.
James Kennedy, technology analyst at IDTechEx elaborates on the recent report “Chemical Recycling and Dissolution of Plastics 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Markets, Forecasts”.
