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Sustainability

The igus:bike tour comes to a close in the UK

Published on: 14/10/2025

Over the course of two weeks, the igus:bike UK Tour has made its way across the country, with a message of sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. From the industrial town of Corby to the cultural legacy of Glasgow, the tour has connected with customers, communities, and influencers, all while showcasing the potential of motion plastics in […]

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UN negotiations on solutions for plastic pollution collapse

Published on: 13/10/2025

Global talks on plastic pollution have collapsed as countries remain divided on the best course of action. The BBC reported this to be the sixth round of talks in under three years with over 100 nations calling for the reduced production of plastics while oil states push for a stronger focus on recycling efforts. Although […]

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Just one week until the UK bike tour begins!

Published on: 09/09/2025

After 11 months travelling across the world, the igus:bike tour is less than a month away from itsUK debut. On the 15th of September, a nationwide journey celebrating sustainable engineering, customer collaboration, and the power of motion plastics begins. To celebrate their 60th birthday, motion plastics specialist igus set out in October 2024 to complete […]

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New frame for energy chain systems cuts transport volume by 88%

Published on: 08/09/2025

The readychain® eco-rack maximises space and cuts shipping costs With traffic on our roads continuing to rise as well as fuel costs, efficient use of transport space is becoming increasingly important. In response to this growing problem, motion plastics specialist igus has developed the readychain® eco-rack, a smart, sustainable transport and assembly frame for pre-assembled energy […]

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Top 5 igus plain bearing materials are now PTFE-free

Published on: 25/06/2025

Materials scientists have developed PTFE-free variants for the most common plain bearing materials from igus. igus has announced a breakthrough for greener bearings: polymer plain bearings of the iglidur G, X and H ranges, which are used in machines, systems and vehicles worldwide, are now available PTFE free. This is great news for many companies […]

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Big river clean up: tonnes of plastic removed from polluted Indian rivers

Published on: 15/04/2025

igus supports Plastic Fischer’s river cleaning initiative and finances the collection of plastic waste in Kanpur, India Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans – the OECD Global Plastics Outlook estimates 1.7 million tonnes annually. Most of this plastic enters seas and oceans via around 1,600 rivers, destroying marine ecosystems […]

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igus PTFE-free telescopic rail with an extension of two metres

Published on: 03/04/2025

Made with PTFE-free iglidur JGPF to ensure the low-friction and quiet operation of this drylin NT-60-4 telescopic rail. As PFAS plastics face an uncertain future, more manufacturing companies are looking for product solutions that are PFAS-free. To offer customers a reliable and simple solution for telescopic slides, igus has developed a version of the drylin […]

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Ecovolve: Sustainable Solutions in Construction Machinery

Published on: 20/03/2025

Founded in Ireland, Ecovolve is transforming the construction industry with innovative electric and eco-friendly machinery. The company’s journey, rooted in ambition and ingenuity, has since grown into a pioneering force in sustainable construction equipment. Ecovolve’s inception dates back to 2008, a challenging year marked by the onset of the global recession. Founder, Sean Breen, previously […]

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Cost-saving sustainability: PTFE-free solutions for the industries of tomorrow

Published on: 13/03/2025

igus is proud to showcase PTFE-free materials and a complete energy chain series made of recycled material. Motion plastics specialist igus latest product developments demonstrate the newest sustainable and low carbon innovations, from PTFE-free materials to a complete energy chain series made of recycled material – plus the dry cleanroom certificate for igus e-chains, developed […]

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Dock on: Container ships connect to electric power quickly with a mobile system by igus

Published on: 09/01/2025

igus® develops the world’s first mobile shore power connection system and receives the EHM Award for Port Innovation of the Year. The igus® Mobile Shore Power Outlet (iMSPO) is a mobile connection system for shore power supply that can be aligned to the ship’s position at berth. With iMSPO already deployed at the Port of […]

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