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Browse all content related to our commitment to plastics recycling, reducing carbon emissions and sustainability

about 1 month ago
Green manufacturing: the new gold standard

Sustainable manufacturing practices are quickly becoming the expectation across the globe. Read this blog to learn about green manufacturing, its benefits, and how it can be implemented into existing processes.

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3 months ago
More sustainable beer production made possible with plastic insert bearings

Discover how Heineken saved over 1,500 man hours a year by switching to self-lubricating JEM insert bearings in this application story.

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5 months ago
PFAS in focus: Planned restrictions, challenges and solutions for the industry

Discover the truth about PFAS polymers, their impact on humans and the environment, and how companies are developing healthier & safer alternatives in this white paper.

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6 months ago
Go Zero Lubrication with AI

Discover the negative impact of using lubricating grease in this infographic, as well as how to completely eliminate lubricating grease from your application.

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7 months ago
Benefits for the Environment with iglide® bearings

This video explores some of the environmental benefits of using iglide® bearings, including a lack of any external lubricants or grease, energy savings due to the lightweight materials used, and the use of new energy efficient injection molding machines to create the bearings. Contact an iglide® plain bearings expert: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-contact Learn more about igus’® sustainability initiatives: https://www.igus.com/info/sustainability Browse our selection of iglide® bearing materials: https://www.igus.com/info/iglide-materials

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over 1 year ago
Plastic components: More sustainable than you think

A common misconception is that all plastic components are less environmentally friendly than metal components. However, this is far from the truth. Read this blog to learn more.

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over 2 years
How does 3D printing reduce waste?

Learn about the ways in which 3D printing can reduce waste and improve sustainability over subtractive manufacturing methods such as CNC machining.

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over 2 years
igus® unveils the world’s first urban bike made from recycled plastic

The igus:bike is a collaboration project between German motion plastics company igus® and Dutch start-up mtrl.bike. The solid plastic bike does not rust, is self-lubricating, and requires no maintenan

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over 2 years
Going Carbon Neutral – Corporate CO2 Footprint

Read this blog to learn how igus® is adapting its policies to reduce carbon emissions, aiming to become completely climate-neutral by 2025

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over 2 years
New Electric Unit Takes ATV Market for a Ride

Learn about the newest design arriving in the ATV market, and igus'' part in creating this innovative vehicle.

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over 2 years
The Future of Electric Vehicles in the US

Learn about the future of electric cars in the United States and the role igus® products play in electric vehicles.

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over 3 years
How to use the cable carrier recycling program from igus®

Learn more about the recycling program here: https://www.igus.com/info/echain-recycling-program Our ''chainge'' Recycling Program allows you to recycle your old cable carriers in exchange for a vouche

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over 4 years
The Unnecessary Plastic Pollution—How Can We Play a Part?

Read about how igus® has invested in Mura Technology''s recycling programs to provide customers with a sustainable way to dispose of their old plastic parts.

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over 7 years
Plastic bushing is made from renewable materials

igus® has developed a new ecological plastic bushing made from 54 percent raw, renewable materials. iglide® N54 plastic bushings use vegetable oil rather than more traditionally used crude oil.

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