Łódź, 04.05.2023 3D printing is changing the world’s perception of manufacturing and distribution, with the promise of significant cost and environmental impact reductions. Technology developed since the 1980s. it became widely available in the early 2000s thanks to the open-source and…
The challenges of recycling plastics
Łódź, 03.05.2023 Plastics have revolutionized our everyday life, but the problems associated with them, such as segregation, chemical purity or recycling, present us with numerous challenges. The cooperation of scientists, producers and consumers will be crucial in solving these problems in…
“Forever Plastics” – why synthetic plastics are not biodegradable and compostable?
Łódź, 02.05.2023 Plastics play a key role in the modern world. They are used practically everywhere, from packaging to car parts. Unfortunately, many of them, such as polyethylene, polystyrene, ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and polyamides, are not biodegradable…
Biodegradability of plastics: differences, processes and applications
Łódź, 24.04.2023 For some time now, the theme of sustainable manufacturing, based, among others, on biodegradable plastics, has been appearing more and more often in the public space. At the same time, understanding what is the biodegradability of plastics and the…
Recycling 3D prints: opportunities and challenges
Łódź, 20.04.2023 In the era of the growing popularity of 3D printing, sustainable development and responsible resource management are becoming key aspects of this field. Therefore, the question of the possibility of recycling 3D prints is gaining importance. In the following…
