Plastics: will their success story continue?
Plastics provide many advantages that set them apart as materials for use in medical applications.  However, despite these advantages, an appreciation of the environmental concerns associated with their production and disposal is vital.  This article provides an overview of the position of polymers in the medical industry and the various responses that have been taken to environmental issues.
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Hispano Ico, S.A., Barcelona, Spain.
D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008506:Medical Waste / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010969:Plastics / Q000737:chemistry / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D012037:Refuse Disposal / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards