We recently wrapped up our second year of publishing LSR World, the first stand-alone magazine to focus exclusively on processing liquid silicone rubber. I've learned a lot the past few years, and I hope you have, too.
While we may be back to a stalemate in D.C., I think we'll see more meaningful debate about issues important to manufacturers in state capitals. In some places, like New Jersey and Connecticut, expect to see more action on plastics waste issues.
Here's a question for plastics processors: Do your customers want you to invest in Industry 4.0 technology? And if so, what exactly do they want?
Take a moment to stop and think about this: the Collins English Dictionary is saying that plastic pollution was the biggest cultural phenomenon of 2018; bigger than #MeToo and VAR.
It's good news that plastics industry leaders aren't just putting their heads in the sand or battling bans by repeating the stale argument that plastics products are better than alternatives. People who say that are missing the point.
Last week, I asked followers on social media for their best advice for young workers in the plastics industry. I got some great suggestions.
Admit it, you want to share good news about plastics. It's not something to be embarrassed about.
Here's a question for Plastics Blog readers involved in marketing: How would you like lots of attention from some heavy-duty social influencers, some of the most-read bloggers in a key market for your company?
There's also a growing awareness around the world about the problems that happen when we pump more plastics into places that don't have the infrastructure to deal with it.
We've been wondering for a while: Which processors are using Industry 4.0 technology? What's been the cost, in time and capital? Are there real benefits?
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