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APLA Sustainability Special Report
February 04, 2019
In a context of increasing population and growing middle classes, the use of plastic has become so common in everyday life that it has generated some unwanted side effects. The solution to tackle the plastic waste issue and reach a perfect ‘circular economy’ situation involves several components, including more stringent regulations, the development of the right infrastructure and handling processes for recycling, education at all levels of society, and an innovation push by the industry to ensure products are easily reused and recycled.
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Haldor Topsoe discusses the potential for energy transition in Latin America.
The Mexican Union of Agrochemicals Manufacturers and Formulators (UMFFAAC) describes the main themes impacting its members.
"Preparing the industry to seize the opportunity is crucial. Just as the US experienced stages during the shale boom, Argentina must follow similar steps."
Cristian García of PROCCYT explains the dynamics influencing Mexico’s crop protecting sector.
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