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In this Ask an Expert, Jessica Brenner gives a quick breakdown of both powder and liquid coatings and compares the two materials in order for you to make the best decision for your company's needs. …
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MC 827301 / FILAVA from Isomatex S.A. This is an alternative to carbon and glass fibers made from the surprisingly abundant volcanic rock, basalt. The chemistry of these fibers is uniquely stable, in …
MC 785602 / Plastic Free Paper from Lactips Lactips' Plastic Free Paper offers a new PFAS, PVDC, and silicone-free coating that provides barrier and thermo-sealing properties while ensuring the …
MC 017503 / Ventile Eco Collection from Stotz & Co. AG This carefully curated selection of all-weather woven cotton textiles is made with 100% reclaimed or organic cotton to minimize environmental …
MC 885401 / Better Plastic Recycling Process from Banyan Sustainable Waste Management Pvt Ltd. An environmentally responsible process that removes over 99% contaminants from ethically sourced, …
In this Ask an Expert, Andrew Dent, Ph.D. discusses the differences between the symbols we're accustomed to seeing on our plastic bottles and packaging - and addresses their effectiveness. For …
De-inking refers to the process by which ink is removed from a core waste material to produce de-inked virgin material. In addition to the well-established processes (such as “flotation de-inking", …
MC 1169801 / REMEANT® from Remeant REMEANT textile is a material that’s been made from single use plastics. The Israeli company spent four years developing the technology that creates textiles …
Historically, there have been two dominant methods for recycling plastic waste, mechanical recycling and chemical recycling. Mechanical recycling refers to the process by which waste material is …
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An infinitely recyclable material is one that can be re-constituted as many times as necessary without loss in functional performance. Generally, the recyclability of a material depends primarily on …
From a colorful textile made from single-use plastic packaging to a paper-based air cushion for protective packaging, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out September's Top 5 and all …
Paper or plastic? It was a regular refrain at grocery stores a generation ago. We chose plastic because it was stronger, lighter, and on purely carbon footprint terms, a better solution for the …
