This natural, stone-like material is made completely from fish scales, a by-product of the fishing industry. MC 1085401 / Scalite by Scale The company collects the scales in France from …
Top Five Materials: May 2021
From a translucent wood veneer suitable for touch sensitive use, to recycled natural rubber made from clean waste medical gloves, Material Library and Online Database continue to grow. Check out the …
Biodegradable vs. Compostable
In this series, Jennifer Gumpert, our VP of Business Development and Operations, walks us through material terms and concepts that are used frequently, but not always understood. This week: …
Miniscape: Composites
In this Miniscape, Dr. Andrew Dent, EVP of Research, shares a few of his favorite composites and details why they stand out from the crowd and how their unique qualities impact …
You’ll Go Bananas for this Plant Derived Material
This material is B-A-N-A-N-A-S... literally! Head of Research, Dr. Gayatri Keskar, introduces Bananatex®, the world's first waterproof durable material derived from sustainably grown banana plant …
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Material Session 5 / Bioplastics: The (Not So) Basics
Material Sessions is an exciting series dedicated to trends and topics that shape the material world. Each session provides an in-depth look at current and future trends in material …
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Material Session 1 / Unpacking Packaging
Material Sessions is an exciting series dedicated to trends and topics that shape the material world. Each session provides an in-depth look at current and future trends in material …
Finding Sustainable Material Alternatives in Nature
Earth is an amazing supplier of resources but it's important that we understand how these resources work so we can imitate their properties and create sustainable alternatives and products. MC …
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No Microplastics Left Behind
According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, microplastics are any piece of plastic that are less than 5mm, are a direct result of plastic pollution, and are harmful to the …
Discovering Better Material Alternatives
We enjoy nothing more than coming across easy-to-implement material alternatives for environmentally harmful products, such as bubble wrap. We're highlighting four recent inductees from our monthly …
Materials 101: Compostability vs. Biodegradability
This document serves as a brief overview of the concepts of compostability and biodegradability as defined by existing regulations. Both terms have been defined only for plastics that are incorporated …
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New Biodegradable and Biocomposite Plastics
We're always looking for eco-friendly alternatives to harmful petroleum-based plastics. We've highlighted 4 recently added manufacturers that are working on biodegradable or biocomposite …
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