Plastics Summit 2025: Performance and Responsibility—One Imperative
In Lisbon, Plastics Summit 2025 underscored the urgency to cut virgin plastic output, improve recyclabilityRecyclabilityThe ability of a product or its constituent materials to be recovered, separated and treated so that they can be reintroduced into a new production cycle; recyclability does not guarantee that actual recycling will occur., and design for durability. This vision aligns with Matissart’s long‑standing approach: for over 30 years, produce better, consume less, and extend tooling service life.
Practical levers already in place
- 3D JET COOLING©: faster cycle times (+30%), lower energy consumption, and extended mould life.
- Design optimised for PCR (post‑consumer recycled) materials: easier integration of recyclates for a more robust circular economyCircular economyA model aimed at keeping the value of products, equipment, materials and resources in use for as long as possible through durability, maintenance, repair, reuse and recycling..
- Maintenance & Retrofit: repair and optimisation of third‑party moulds to enable reuseReuseUsing a product or piece of equipment again for the same purpose or a compatible purpose, without it having become waste and without major material transformation. over replacement.
- Verified commitment: EcoVadisEcoVadisA platform for assessing corporate CSR performance. Its assessment notably covers four themes: environment, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. It assigns a score and may award a medal depending on the result. Gold 2025 certification.
Toward an industrial circular economy
Active across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, Matissart applies its expertise to deliver more efficient and sustainable production. The outcome: industrial performance and environmental responsibility are mutually reinforcing.