Plastics in everyday life

Plastics are omnipresent in our everyday lives. They are used in a wide variety of applications and countless uses. From household items to electronics to medical products - discover how plastics enrich our everyday lives and significantly shape our modern way of life.

Sliced Playstation controller and stick; Copyright: envato

Plastics in Daily Life

24.09.2025

Electronics meets Production: Focus on Plastic Solutions and Systems

Part 2 of the series 'Focus on User Industries: Electronics'

Plastics in Daily Life

23.07.2025

Plastics in the Electrical Industry: High-tech Materials for Smart Devices

Part 1 of the series 'Focus on User Industries: Electronics'

A kitchen in matt pink tones; Copyright: LG

Plastics in Daily Life

07.07.2025

"Europe Sets the Tone for Global Design”

Chris Lefteri interview with Kiwan Nahm

A white, complex plastic prosthesis lies on a technical construction plan; copyright: Adobe Express

Plastics in Daily Life

02.07.2025

Medicine Meets Material Innovation: How Smart Plastics are Advancing Medical Technology

Materials with precision – from smart fibers to functional implants, plastics accompany medical progress.

Blue lines form a futuristic battery lying on a dark table; Copyright: Drapix - stock.adobe.com - AI generated

Plastics in Daily Life

21.05.2025

Plastic Batteries in the Focus of Research

Energy storage without Lithium

Image: Skater jumps over ramps with a KAPE skateboard in an urban skatepark with graffiti in the background; Copyright: KraussMaffei

Plastics in Daily Life

23.04.2025

Rethinking Skateboards: Plastic Composites Instead of Wood

How start-up Kape is setting new standards in sustainability, material use and performance – with KraussMaffei

Image: pastel-coloured camping crockery on a dark background; Copyright: envato

Plastics in Daily Life

12.03.2025

Plastics in the camping industry

Materials, applications and future prospects

Image: pastel-coloured old telephones with dial; Copyright: Julia Jones - stock.adobe.com

Plastics in Daily Life

16.12.2024

The History of Plastics: Progress with Responsibility

How a material revolutionised the world, simplified our everyday lives, and is now reinventing itself – towards a sustainable future with plastics

Photo: A rubik's cube on a desk; Copyright: Lemnaouer

Plastics in Daily Life

11.09.2024

Rubik's Cube turns 50: A plastic cube that keeps the world spinning

From ABS plastic to recycled materials

Photo: A runner's hands tie a bow on a running shoe; Copyright: envato

Plastics in Daily Life

31.07.2024

Jogging shoes and co.: plastics in sportswear

Lightness and sustainability combined

Image: a hand with a small plastic spatula placed under the artificial eye of a patient; Copyright: Max Tactic - stock.adobe.com

Plastics in Daily Life

12.06.2024

3D printing: manufacturing eye prostheses from plastic

Natural look with plastic eye prostheses

Image: Seating group made of coloured cast acrylic Lucite panels; Copyright: Todd Merrill Studio, NYC

Plastics in Daily Life

05.06.2024

Artistic duo brings Lucite and epoxy to life

Italy's Draga & Aurel launch stunning furniture collections at the Milan Design Fair

Image: Footballer jumping in the air to kick a ball; Copyright: LightFieldStudios

Plastics in Daily Life

31.05.2024

Bend it like PU – Plastics in football

Footballs, jerseys and artificial turf made from the world's sportiest material

Image: Colourful plastic toys in the children's room; Copyright: shangarey - adobe.stock.com

Plastics in Daily Life

15.05.2024

Plastic Toys: Versatile, Robust, Sustainable

Toy manufacturers are increasingly focussing on recycling and sustainable materials

Picture: a man and a woman with bikes on a mountain and KAV bicycle helmets on their heads; Copyright: KAV

Plastics in Daily Life

13.05.2024

Customized, 3D-printed bike helmets offer comfort and safety

KAV bike helmets story

Image: Interior of a possible Hyperloop pod; Copyright: THL

Plastics in Daily Life

08.05.2024

High-performance adhesive for the transportation systems of the future

Adhesives hold many parts of our world together. Even if we don't always see them ...

Image: Plastic pipes; Copyright: maxxyustas

Plastics in Daily Life

07.02.2024

Plastic tubes and pipes: heroes of sustainable infrastructure

Plastic tubes and pipes are essential for modern infrastructures – from safe water supply to innovative energy ...

Image: Interior of a red car photographed from the side; Copyright: gargantiopa

Plastics in Daily Life

12.01.2024

Market launch of Impranil® CQ DLU: Innovation for more sustainable textile coatings

Image: Aquadom; Copyright: Gabrielle - stock.adobe.com

Plastics in Daily Life

16.12.2023

Acrylic glass under the magnifying glass: investigating the causes after the Aquadom burst

Video interview with Prof Dr Christian Bonten, Institute Director, Institute of Plastics Technology (IKT)

Image: Person holding a toy bear figure by Schleich in one hand and a bottle with brown plastic granulate in the other; Copyright: Schleich

Plastics in Daily Life

18.10.2023

From the children's room to a Circular Economy: Sustainable materials for the toys of the future

Interview with Philipp Hummel, Head of Sustainability, Schleich

Image: Close-up of hanging gray clothes; Copyright: wirestock

Plastics in Daily Life

02.10.2023

10.01.2023

A loyal companion: LVR Museum shows development of plastics over time

Interview with Dr. Holger Klein-Wiele, Head of Documentation and Digital Museum, LVR Industrial Museum

Image: Craftsman stands in a plant for modern furniture production ; Copyright: svitlanah

Plastics in Daily Life

22.11.2022

28.12.2021

Using circular economy principles to recycle toys

Interview with the team of HolyPoly GmbH

Historical experimental studio © PantherMedia/Klanneke

Plastics in Daily Life

09.06.2021

Further K-Mag articles

Geotextile sheet used for erosion control on the bank of a waterway; Copyright: BAW

Circular Economy

Plastics in everyday life

Electronics meets Production: Focus on Plastic Solutions and Systems

Plastics in the Electrical Industry: High-tech Materials for Smart Devices

"Europe Sets the Tone for Global Design”

Medicine Meets Material Innovation: How Smart Plastics are Advancing Medical Technology

Plastic Batteries in the Focus of Research

Rethinking Skateboards: Plastic Composites Instead of Wood

Plastics in the camping industry

The History of Plastics: Progress with Responsibility

Rubik's Cube turns 50: A plastic cube that keeps the world spinning

Jogging shoes and co.: plastics in sportswear

3D printing: manufacturing eye prostheses from plastic

Artistic duo brings Lucite and epoxy to life

Bend it like PU – Plastics in football

Plastic Toys: Versatile, Robust, Sustainable

Customized, 3D-printed bike helmets offer comfort and safety

High-performance adhesive for the transportation systems of the future

Plastic tubes and pipes: heroes of sustainable infrastructure

Market launch of Impranil® CQ DLU: Innovation for more sustainable textile coatings

Acrylic glass under the magnifying glass: investigating the causes after the Aquadom burst

From the children's room to a Circular Economy: Sustainable materials for the toys of the future

Huafeng, Cyclone and Covestro collaborate to provide sports shoes and shorts with reduced carbon footprint

Innovative fiber technology could revolutionize building construction

Design4Recycling: flat plastic bottle for sustainable wine enjoyment

A loyal companion: LVR Museum shows development of plastics over time

Borealis and REHAU accelerate circularity for furniture products with Bornewables™ premium circular polyolefins

Building and construction sector: An industry relies on plastics

Smart textiles sense how their users are moving

A German plastic success story: the Bobby-Car turns 50

Dishwasher components made from recycled plastic

Recyclable furniture from the creative workshop

Using circular economy principles to recycle toys

Do it Yourself plastic anno 1530

Sustainable Polyurethanes in your shoebox

Protective polymers

Plastics make the mannequins’ world go round!

Further K-Mag articles

Biodegradable Geotextiles for Natural Bank Protection

K 2025 Recap: These Were the Top Topics in the Plastics Industry

Smart Extrusion for Sustainable Film Production

Scientists upcycle plastics into carbon capture technology

5 Good Reasons for Your Career in the Plastics Industry – and Why You Should Start at K 2025

From Bioplastics to Reusable Packaging: What K 2025 has to offer the Packaging Industry

Circularity and Digitalization: The Next Material Frontier for CMF Designers

Commercially Minded, Clear-headed, Committed: How Jacqueline Fritz Fits in at Arburg

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