Episode 26: New sources of raw materials
Why the circular economy is here to stay
Where will the raw materials for injection molding come from in the future? Podcast host Su-sanne Zinckgraf discusses this question with Dr. Aliaksandra Shuliakevich, Head of Climate Protection and Circular Economy at Plastics Europe Germany. Eighty percent of plastic raw materials still come from fossil sources, but new EU legislation is now forcing a rethink. What role do recycled materials play and what other carbon sources are currently being tapped? The fact is that those who address the new tasks and obligations facing the industry early on will strengthen their resilience and competitiveness.
We recorded this podcast episode in mid-February, before raw material prices rose sharply due to the war in Iran. Since then, recycled materials have been gaining in importance.
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