The mass balance approach refers to the practice of mixing virgin, petroleum-based ingredients with recycled or bio-bass ingredients, and then measuring and tracking the ratio of bio- or recycled …
Top Five Materials: June 2021
From a new dyeing method for aluminum using natural indigo, to a process that increases textile absorbency and is 100% biodegradable, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out June's new …
Bio-based vs. Biomaterial vs. Bioplastics
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: bio-based …
Materials Report: The New Bioplastics
These are the new, durable, ‘performance’ plastics that are intended for demanding uses in both industrial and aesthetic applications. Moving beyond the packaging arena, they still come from the …
Material Insight: Timeplast Biodegradable Plastic
Timeplast™ is the first certified biodegradable plastic. The technology can mimic the natural enzymatic process to create biodegradable plastic. The end result is a powerful liquid that can turn …
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