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?5 Materials You Need to Know About:
1000301 Bio-Pura by?Biolive Inc.
Bio-Pura is a bioplastic made from olive oil, converted from discarded olive pits. While it takes at least 450 years for typical plastics to decompose, this olive-based plastic decomposes within only 1 year. Approximately, 5 tons of locally sourced olive seeds can be turned into 3.5 tons of bioplastic. Supplied as plastic granules, this material can be used with injection molding and can also be colored. Replacing 1 kg of traditional plastic with the same amount of Bio-Pura can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 6 kg. Common applications include consumer electronic casings, automotive interiors, toys, and packaging.
964101 EcoAllene by Ecoplasteam
EcoAllene, takes once unusable food and beverage carton waste and transforms them into 100% recyclable resin. Previously, the discarded polyethylene and aluminum elements went into the landfill, but Ecoplasteam has developed a patented process to melt these elements into an upcycled raw material. Supplied as pellets, they have a slight metallic sheen due to the leftover aluminum particles and can easily be colored. Just like other polymers, the pellets can be processed with extrusion and injection molding. Applications include automotive, flooring, giftware, toys, and general tools.
962301 Manaomea by Manaomea GmbH
Traditionally, used to produce satellites, this unique process is being leveraged to create strong pencils made from waste textile fibers, such as cotton work clothes, cutting scraps, selvages, and yarn remnants. While pencils are the first consumer application, the company will soon produce other rigid structures, such as buttons and buckles for the fashion industry. The resulting appearance is highly dependent on the waste material used and is unique in terms of design and color.? Current applications include promotional items, stationery, and fashion accessories.
697716 Contoura? by Matmarket, Inc
Contoura? is a patent-pending algorithm used to design insoles that promote healthier movement patterns. Rather than trying to alleviate existing problems with adjusted fit and comfort, these insoles work to correct the issues by?providing a peak position for balance and stability. Designed to fit 85% of the population, the foam sole has dampening, anti-shock, and high rebound properties. The current application is footwear, but in the long-run, this methodology can also be applied to office chairs and mattresses.
990501 Woodio by Woodio Oy
Woodio is the world’s first waterproof solid wood composite. It’s made from a blend of resins and woodchips formed in a special mold, in which the elements are mixed in a particular order under unique conditions. The resulting color depends on the resin used, which can range from transparent to translucent red, orange, and blue. Regardless of color, the random orientation of the wood chips provides a 3D-like aesthetic effect. This process also makes the composite waterproof by closing off the wood’s pores. Current applications include bathroom products, such as wash basins and tiles.
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