International Plastics News for Asia

Circular economy in plastics is an ambitious goal. As the plastics industry realises the need to reduce plastics waste, many stakeholders are now rethinking the way plastic is designed, used and reused. They are now embarking on solution-driven initiative towards a circular economy for plastics. Various regions around the world have made their commitments and so in the future, we will be covering many innovative solutions towards this goal.

New materials with special properties are making a big difference in the production of personal protective equipment and other critical medical supplies in view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Thus, we see the release of thermoplastics, additives and other compounds that can help provide the necessary protection to prevent further contamination.

A new breed of intelligent appliances are creating a buzz in the household appliances sector today. In this issue, we talked to a leading manufacturer of appliances to determine the recent and upcoming trends in this area and how plastic materials are helping shape the future for household items.