Page 63 - Plastics News April 2025

IN THE NEWS

Packaging Type Plastic Used Why Plastic?
Bottles & Containers PET, HDPE, PP Lightweight, shatterproof
Flexible Packaging LDPE, LLDPE Cost-effective, moisture-proof
Wrapping Films PVC, PP Durable, stretchable

The packaging industry works to decrease its tion and better fuel efficiency. Plastics serve an
carbon emissions by developing three main solu- essential part in the following processes:
tions including the use of biodegradable plastics
and recycled polymers and reusable packaging. Vehicle Interiors: Dashboard, seats, and trims.

2. Automotive Industry: Driving Performance Under-the-Hood Components: Fuel tanks, en-
with Plastics gine covers, and battery casings.

Plastics make up fifty percent of modern auto- Exterior Parts: Bumpers, headlights, and side
mobiles by volume yet weigh only ten percent mirrors.
of the total vehicle which leads to weight reduc-

Automotive Component Plastic Type Used Advantage
Dashboard & Interiors ABS, PP, PVC Lightweight, aesthetic
Fuel System Parts HDPE, POM Corrosion-resistant
Electrical Components Nylon, Polycarbonat Heat-resistant, insulating

The automotive sector is adopting sustainable 3. Healthcare & Medical Industry: Life-Saving
plastics combined with composites because Applications
these materials enhance performance and re-
cycling properties and help reduce dependence Through medical transformation plastic has cre-
on fossil fuels in plastics production. ated sterilized cost-efficient disposable solu-

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