Carbon black under the microscope
From its ancient history in China and Egypt, to the importance of particle size, to its incredible conductive properties, we take a closer look at carbon black and how it’s helped shape civilisation. more
2 Oct 2018 12:08 editor's blog
Riding on air at Fakuma
Fakuma comes around again in three weeks and the European plastics industry collectively looks forward to a week at one of the sector’s best-loved shows. EPPM Editor Rose Brooke looks at just why the event is so popular. more
25 Sep 2018 10:17 editor's blog
Awakening of the Eco Warrior 2.0
The war on plastics has led to the awakening of the Eco Warrior 2.0, but does this well-meaning everyday environmental activist need another upgrade if change is really going to happen? more
7 Sep 2018 15:43 editor's blog
Does your conference have a diversity problem?
Show season is about to begin again, which means conference programmes under the spotlight. EPPM Editor Rose Brooke considers the gender diversity problem at conferences and how to influence change. more
23 Aug 2018 17:03 editor's blog 2 Comments
Desert island bits
Revisiting the original Blue Planet series, it’s easy to see how much of a difference there is between the first and second series. EPPM Editor Rose Brooke considers Blue Planet in light of a recent study of plastic pollution in the Pitcairn Islands. more
17 Aug 2018 10:49 editor's blog
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