Material ConneXion
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This month, we are focusing on different opportunities to support sustainable operations in the food industry to eliminate waste. Long gone are the days when animal leather and fur were considered a …
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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: food …
From 3D reflective (and premium gold colored) heat transfers to bio-composites made from upcycled waste, Material Library and Online Database continue to grow. Check out the Top Five Material …
Bio-Pura, the Bioplastic that's Made from Discarded Olive Pits Olive pits are discarded during olive oil production but now they can be used as an alternative for plastic. Approximately 3.5 tons of …
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UBQ™: Turning Everyday Trash into BioBased Plastic This patented process by UBQ Materials takes recyclable items such as glass, metals, and minerals and extracts them for further recycling, while the …
Malai Biocomposite: The New Vegan Leather Made from coconut water waste, this flexible, leather-like biocomposite sheet is based on bacterial cellulose and provides a sustainable alternative to real …
The First Fully Biodegradable & Biocompatible P3HB Made from Waste Cooking Oil Unlike bioplastics made from the 1st generation feedstock, this bipolymer (P3HB) is produced from 100% waste cooking …
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At Material ConneXion we’re always researching the leading-edge materials that will help you future-proof your business and lead with confidence. Here, we’ve identified the top five materials that our …
Here at Material ConneXion, we’re always researching the leading-edge materials that will help you future-proof your business and lead with confidence. Here, we’ve identified the top five materials …
