Resins & Additives for Sustainability in Cars,Electronics & Packaging

摘要

The”Circular Economy”will be the dominant theme at the K 2019 show,Oct.16-23,in Diisseldorf,Germany.Leading suppliers of materials and additives have all upped their focus on sustainability,evidenced by their adoption of a variety of new technologies-including new product formulations that lead to circular solutions(i.e.,recycling)and reduce plastic waste.It underscores their commitment to the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goals to address pressing issues-including energy and greenhouse-gas reduction,solutions to environmental degradation,water conservation,and material efficiency.Actions undertaken by materials suppliers include chemical recycling,advanced mechanical recycling,incorporation of biobased feedstocks,recycle-content resins with performance equivalent to their virgin counterparts,as well as plastic formula-tions that are easier to recycle and/or are lighter in weight yet offer optimal performance,ranging from packaging to automotive and electronic parts.Consistent with the”circular”theme,additives suppliers are addressing sustainability with colo-rants and additives that are more environmentally friendly or have bio content,allow for easier recyclability,and reduce material waste.Visitors can expect to see new engineered thermoplastics that meet key trends in automotive-including electrification of vehicles and automated driving-plus E&E,packaging,and healthcare.