Sustainable materials for rubber and allied industries
There have been many developments in sustainable materials for rubber and allied industries in recent years. This article, based on a recently published book on the subject from CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, USA, will highlight these developments.
Sustainability is no longer a new concept; it has become a global priority. While quality was the focus of the 1980s, globalization defined the 1990s, and the internet revolutionized the 2000s. The 2010s and after have been dominated by the idea of sustainability. Human survival depends on integrating sustainable practices into every aspect of life. The world is already witnessing alarming environmental changes: rising greenhouse gas emissions, depletion of non-renewable resources and widespread deforestation.