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Trocellen’s TR-EECell products are closed-cell polyethylene foams derived from sugarcane. Specifically, TR-EECell foam is produced from ethanol derived from the fermentation of sugarcane juice, which is not suitable for human consumption. Trocellen also developed a system to make sure processing waste from sugarcane is reused, reducing environmental impact and
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Sway offers an innovative, eco-friendly packaging solution made from seaweed that can replace traditional petroleum-based plastics. Seaweed is an ideal sustainable feedstock as it is regenerative, growing up to 60 times faster than land-based crops. Moreover, it can sequester 20 times more carbon per acre than forests, making it a
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BioBit, part of the RheoFalt line from Netherlands-based Ventraco Innovation Center, are a sustainable alternative to traditional bitumen, made by blending vegetable resins with natural esters of fatty acid and natural hard bitumen. These bio-based materials can consist of up to 100% renewable natural raw materials depending on the desired
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Imperium Filler from Heartland is a lignocellulosic powder additive that can replace or augment traditional additives such as talc, calcium, and fiberglass. Imperium Filler is sourced from industrial hemp. It’s a sustainable raw material that can replace mined and synthetic additives for strengthening plastic, rubber, foam, asphalt, concrete and
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Papira® by Stora Enso is a natural, bio-based, and recyclable foam material for packaging applications. Papira® is made from cellulose that is derived from sustainably managed FSC certifed forests and produced in an environmentally friendly process without hazardous chemicals, blowing agents or solvents. This new lightweight foam can reduce the
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Xampla is a revolutionary bio-based material made entirely from natural polymers extracted from plants, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. They use a range of plant-based feedstocks, including legumes and agricultural waste, to manufacture their products. Xampla’s materials are not chemically modified during the manufacturing process
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I’m green™ EVA SVT2180 is a bio-based, drop-in replacement for fossil-based EVA copolymers. This material is produced by Braskem from sugarcane-based ethanol production and supplied by FKuR in the US and Europe. I’m green™ EVA materials are copolymers of renewable ethylene vinyl acetate with 70% minimum bio-content based
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EVO® by Fulgar is a high-tech yarn derived from renewable castor oil. This material, certified >85% bio-based under Din Certco, offers advanced performance properties in the class of polyamide (PA) fibers for clothing and apparel. EVO® by Fulgar is ideal for sportswear and technical fabric applications where users expect
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Braskem BIO Eva filaments are made from raw sugar cane, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional 3D printing filaments on the market. These bio-based EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) filaments can be used in direct drive system 3D printers to produce light and flexible parts with improved sustainability profiles.
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Neste Renewable Isoalkane oil offers a sustainable, safe, and odorless alternative to traditional mineral oils for various chemical applications, from paints and coatings to lubricants. Neste’s Isoalkane comes from their proprietary and renewable NEXTBL technology, which converts natural oils and industrial waste streams into high-purity isoparaffinic oils with low
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ADBio PLA+ is a biobased and compostable additive that helps improve the mechanical properties of virgin PLA. ADBio PLA+ can improve the impact resistance of virgin PLA by as much as 7x, making it less brittle and easier to process due to better flowability in processes such as injection molding,
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MicBeads from Bioweg are sustainable alternatives to plastic microbeads for personal care and cosmetic applications. Micropowder is used for scrubbing and exfoliating. However, the synthetic microplastics used in these additives are a serious cause of pollution, contamination, and potential health problems. Unlike conventional synthetic microbeads, Bioweg’s MicBeads are produced
