Mission of the Century - Resource Efficiency with Plastics and Plastics Technology.

Comprehensive resource efficiency means far more than the preservation of natural resources. It also includes productivity factors of material, machine and labor. The plastics industry has made a great contribution to resource efficiency, but often finds itself on the defensive. Yet a knowledge of the various relationships involved provides enough material to go on the offensive with arguments illustrating the benefits of plastics and plastics technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]