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HEMP PLA is a 100% plant-based commercially compostable Polylactic Acid resin blended with 25% hemp content. HEMP PLA is designed to be a drop-in replacement for virgin PLA injection molding applications, but may be used for other forming methods as developed by individual users. Hemp-based plastics have the potential to
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ECOR Technology produces high-performance panels made from up-cycled cellulose waste fibers, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional wood-based composites like Plywood, MDF, and Particle Board. The ECOR-1 is 100% bio-based and fully recyclable, with feedstock sourced locally from manufacturing and agricultural byproducts that were once considered waste. Ecor-1 is available
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Bio-Fleet™ Hydraulic Fluids (ISO 22, 32, 46, 68) from Renewable Lubricants, Inc. are vegetable-based, ultimately biodegradable lubricants for hydraulic equipment operating in demanding conditions. All ISO grades meet or exceed USDA BioPreferred standards for hydraulic fluids. These patented formulations also meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2013 Vessel General Permit
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SR GreenPoxy 56 from Sicomin is an epoxy resin with 56% of its molecular structure coming from plant and vegetable matter. The biobased carbon content is certified by an independent laboratory using Carbon 14 measurements (ASTM D6866 or XP CEN/TS 16640). GreenPoxy 56 is suitable for laminating, injection molding,
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EuricaCoat 9411B is a fully recyclable water-based coating completely based on renewable and bio-based raw materials. This coating provides specific barrier properties, such as a low OTR (oxygen transmission rate ), excellent oil and grease resistance in combination with good MVTR (moisture vapor transmission rate), low Cobb and low CoF values,
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Pebax® Rnew is a range of thermoplastic elastomers developed by Arkema and made from renewable resources. Pebax® Rnew is produced using Amino 11 chemistry, a unique chemical derived from castor oil, a non-GMO and non-edible crop. The new Pebax® range is available from 20 up to 94% carbon atoms from
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AceEco-Bio410 from Acelon is a bio-based nylon yarn with excellent performance properties for different apparel applications. Bio410 has a bio-content of 70% derived from castor oil, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based nylon yarns, without competing with existing food sources or requiring excessive amounts of water to grow. Additionally,
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SENSIL® ByNature is a premium Nylon 6.6 made from bio-based feedstock, making it the first of its kind in the industry. The innovative manufacturing process reduces the consumption of fossil resources and minimizes the carbon footprint while maintaining the same performance, comfort, and durability of SENSIL® premium Nylon 6.
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Diolen® is a high-tenacity polyester yarn from Indorama Ventures that is both bio-based and biodegradable. The yarn is composed of polylactic acid polymer (PLA) and is 100% bio-based. It has the ability to biodegrade under industrial composting conditions and exhibits low moisture absorption. Additionally, the material provides good UV stability
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Kemira ECA is a cellulose-based dry strength additive derived from wood pulp that enhances paperboard strength, particularly in packaging grades. Unlike other products dry strength additives in Kemira’s FennoBond™ product line, which includes cationic or anionic polymers based on polyacrylamide chemistry, the ECA grades are completely biobased and dissolved
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Brontide® from Genomatica is a naturally sourced butylene glycol for use in a variety of personal care and cosmetic applications. Brontide® 1,3 butylene glycol is produced from renewable, plant-based sugars using Geno’s innovative microbial fermentation technology. Natural BG is a high-performance ingredient used in a variety of personal
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Checkerspot® AlgalCast is an algae-derived thermoset composite material that offers the ability to tune hardness, flexural strength, and impact resistance to meet specific end-use application requirements. Available in Shore A and D formulations, it contains no added mercury, tin, MOCA, or TDI. Manufacturing AlgalCast can reduce plastic waste and raw
