
With a fast growing global population, the need for a more sustainable economy is driving innovation in materials. Plastics are particularly at the forefront of research due to their ubiquitous nature, being found in all aspects of life from food-preserving packaging
through to automotive and construction materials, as well as vital medical devices. They offer good performance in terms of ease of manufacturing, chemical resistance and barrier properties. However, lack of proper disposal and limited supplies of the fossil fuels that
provide polymer feedstocks is driving forward new developments from finding alternative sources of monomers and innovative materials from bio sources, through to closed loop recycling. AMI is bringing together top experts to show the latest research and debate the issues at its next international conference on Sustainable Plastics 2016, which will take place from 1 to 2 March at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany