Issue 7, 2023

Some of the challenges faced by the Composites Industry in its bid to become more sustainable

Abstract

The Composites Industry has evolved from simple beginnings to become a global multibillion dollar business with strong links to many aspects of everyday life. This growth has been possible due to the ability of the Composites Industry to respond to the needs and direction provided by its customer base. This article summarises some of the key challenges for the Composites Industry in light of the ongoing debate and discussion relating to the climate crisis, and the need to reduce the impact of operations and products on the environment. Some of the areas which would need to be addressed in order for the industry to continue to grow and thrive in the years ahead are also highlighted.

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Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
19 Jun 2023
Accepted
05 Sep 2023
First published
11 Sep 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

RSC Sustain., 2023,1, 1737-1742

Some of the challenges faced by the Composites Industry in its bid to become more sustainable

J. Meegan, RSC Sustain., 2023, 1, 1737 DOI: 10.1039/D3SU00200D

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