The Latest Supply Chain Disruption: Plastics
Most supply chain practitioners would agree: between the pandemic, container shortages, winter weather, factory fires, the blocking of the Suez Canal by a container ship, and other logistics woes
Bioplastics for a circular economy | Nature Reviews Materials
Abstract. Bioplastics — typically plastics manufactured from bio-based polymers — stand to contribute to more sustainable commercial plastic life cycles as part of a circular economy, in which
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Bio-based plastics - plasticizer-free BIOPLAST 105 is a plasticizer-free, thermoplastic and transparent material that contains a high portion of biologically sourced raw materials. The biobased carbon share of the formulation achieves 67%.
Bioplastics—are they truly better for the environment?
It ensnares the marine animals we cherish and the fish we put on our plates, it appears in the table salt we use, and it’s even found in our own bodies. As more research on the impact of using
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Bio-attributed, phthalate-free plasticizer for close to human use: Pevalen Pro Pevalen Pro is a bio-attributed plasticizer ready to be dropped into existing formulations with Pevalen. Based on the mass balance concept, it is a partly renewable pentaerythritol tetra valerate (PETV) designed to reduce the carbon footprint and supports
- What is a plasticizer used for?
- Applications for plasticizers include personal electronics, building wiring, communications cabling, and automotive wiring. Cargill's state-of-the-art technology has developed a plant-based plasticizer that offers high processability and efficiency.
- What is biovero TM plasticizer?
- The Biovero TM plasticizer solution is derived from bio-based feedstock and includes sustainability benefits, flexibility, and high efficiency. BioveroTMplasticizers are a safer plasticizer made from renewable resources that delivers increased production value, throughput, cost savings, and performance benefits.
- Why is Cargill a bio-based plasticizer?
- Today's consumers expect environmental consciousness as well as flexible PVC products that perform. Cargill has created a bio-based plasticizer that meets the rigorous regulations for the PVC industry without sacrificing performance or profitability.
- What products are made with bioplastics?
- Bioplastics can be used to manufacture everything from sunglasses to kitchen products and grocery bags. In this guide, we list some of the most common bioplastics available on the market today – and companies in China manufacturing products using bioplastics.
- What is bioplastic made of?
- Bioplastic is made of chemical compounds that are derived from or synthesized by microbes or genetically modified plants. Plants such as sugarcane and corn, or microbes such as yeast are common sources used to produce bioplastics.
- What are Cargill plasticizers?
- Cargill plasticizers are high-performance compounds for the future of the footwear industry. Our plant-based plasticizers can strike a balance between comfort and durability in footwear. With the potential for flexibility and durability our plasticizers can be used for soling, mid-soling, boots and many other footwear uses.
