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scope - as follows: We at ALPLA - and it is the same for many in the market - are having increasing problems finding young people who, for example, are interested in the profession of plastics moulder. The younger generation worries us. It’s getting harder to get good young people interested in plastics. Parents’ concern also plays a role. They are asking themselves: will the plastics technician profession still exist in five years? In truth, plastic has many
advantages and will remain an essential part of our lives in the future. However, what will change is which raw materials the plastic former will work with - instead of primary raw materials, more and more secondary raw materials, i.e. recyclates, are used. This is not a direct answer to your question “What is the problem with plastics?” But it does show that the bad image is often wrong.
communication; and sustainable solutions and correct decisions.
Then let’s look at each one in turn. Let’s start with waste management. Or rather the absence of waste management in many regions of our world. CH: The ideal waste management is a well-ordered, structured system. It works better in some parts of the world than in others. Collecting and recycling PET is an excellent example of this. If a well- organized collection system is in place, a large number of used PET bottles are available to produce new bottles from recycled PET. The basis for such systems is waste-appropriate, separate disposal. In large parts of the world, there is simply no waste management, as we all know. Then there is the individual behaviour of
What causes this image and how can it be improved?
CH: I would be happy if I had a simple answer. Unfortunately, I don’t. We can think about solutions when we have analysed the situation in as many facets as possible. One thing is clear: there is no problem with plastics! It is a complicated situation, and we mainly identify three areas: Waste management systems; emotions and
Dr. Christoph Hoffmann
It’s getting harder to get good young people interested in plastics. Parents’ concern also plays a role.
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