Steven Neill, chief technology officer at NIRI looks at the development of biopolymer technology and highlights the prototype-scale laboratory facilities helping to make novel materials commercially viable, with lower financial risk.
Plastic is one of the most versatile materials on earth, being used in a huge array of different products and industries. The demand for plastic is continuing to skyrocket, but its reputation has been tarnished by environmental repercussions.
Sustainable materials are receiving greater attention from customers across all healthcare segments. This article looks at initiatives that SABIC’s Specialties business is pursuing to address industry demand for environmentally responsible solutions.
Martin Gadsby, VP of Optimal Industrial Automation, looks at how industrial automation can support the creation of a circular economy for medical plastics.
Alexander Schmidt and Michael Degener, product development & technical support, Coveris, highlights the three key aspects when designing sustainable healthcare packaging.
Plastic Ingenuity, a custom thermoformer in North America, reveals in its new report key sustainability drivers propelling the packaging industry to support a more circular economy.
The medical device industry has been undergoing changes recently in order to become more sustainable. Unfortunately, strict regulations mean that changes in this industry are quite slow when compared to others, but positive change is underway.
Peter Broom, co-founder and technical innovator at Meryl Fabrics, explains the technology behind achieving a fully sustainable and comfortable medical and care workwear.
Roberto Valenti, head of materials development, Bormioli Pharma, highlights evidence that extractables in sustainable plastic packaging is as safe as conventional packaging.
Gertrud Masure, EMEAF market development manager and Abigail Agentis, Americas market developer at ExxonMobil, explain the importance of patient safety when it comes to being sustainable.
