Plastic is not one of the most popular materials in the world right now, being branded “unsustainable.” Domestically, members of the U.S. Congress have introduced legislation to crack down on plastic production, and, globally, nations are negotiating a treaty to end plastic pollution.

Despite the potential adverse effects of plastic, igus, a German motion plastics manufacturer, sees an opportunity to leverage this "unsustainable" product to promote sustainability, achieve cost and time savings and usher in a new workforce.

igus highlighted this possibility at Hannover Messe 2024 through its lubrication-free polymer bearings and its “Go Zero Lubrication” campaign.