Expert interview part 3: prejudices against plastics - a break on innovations?

In this video, polymer expert and author of the blog findoutaboutplastics.com Dr. Herwig Juster and Dirk Moses, Head of Market Development at Technoform, get to the bottom of the prejudices against plastics and reveal the truth behind the negative headlines. Dirk and his team at Technoform talk about the unfair bias that the plastics industry has experienced in recent years.
Despite the widespread assumption that plastics are a bad choice for the environment, data reveals a different reality. Both plastics experts explain: 'Plastics make up only a tiny fraction of the materials used worldwide and therefore contribute minimally to the carbon footprint. In contrast, other materials such as cement, metal, ceramics and concrete cause the majority of CO2 emissions.
Dirk Moses and Dr Herwig Juster discuss the various aspects of the carbon footprint of plastics and emphasise the importance of taking a holistic view of the manufacturing process and the service life of products. They show how plastics can make a positive contribution to the environment through their longevity and efficiency in disposal.
Despite the challenges and the long time it sometimes takes for innovative plastic solutions to be accepted by customers, Dirk and his team are optimistic about the future.
They have already developed successful plastic solutions for cooling battery systems and see an increased focus on recycling and sustainability as future trends.
Dirk Moses sees the future of polymer-based solutions as indispensable, especially in areas such as technical components, packaging and transport as well as construction materials. Plastics offer unique properties such as insulation, mouldability and chemical resistance, which make them irreplaceable for many applications.
www.technoform.com specialises in the extrusion of high-precision plastic profiles.
Blog www.findoutaboutplastics.com by Herwig Juster