April 1, 2019
Lego's Bio-Based PE Trees Speak to a Larger Issue in Bioplastics
Lego's Bio-Based PE Trees Speak to a Larger Issue in Bioplastics
Are Bioplastics Biodegradable?
It is easy to get bioplastics confused with bio-degradable plastics. Many plastic professionals and the general public will believe that all bioplastics are biodegradable, which is not the case. We see this in the article “Plastics That Do Not Last Forever: Engineered Bioplastics” where the title is a bit misleading. We must be careful how we define the bioplastic space because bioplastics can be bio-based, but not biodegradable. This also applies to recycled materials and resins. Just because a material is recycled does not mean that it will break down easier than non recycled materials. It depends on the application. A great example of this is Lego’s bio-based PE trees. They are built using biobased materials but are not biodegradable as the first paragraph in the article implies. Overall, bioplastics is an ever evolving space and requires definition and understanding before including them in your product and making sure your packaging and labeling reflects the true benefit of the materials used in the product.
To see a presentation on the topic of bioplastics and biopolymer, you can download the powerpoint (ppt file) below.
To see a presentation on the topic of bioplastics and biopolymer, you can download the powerpoint (ppt file) below.
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April 2, 2019
New 5 Layer Blown Film Line by Reifenhauser
Reifenhauser Blown Film
Reifenhauser is a specialist manufacturer of flexible industrial packaging and polymeric films. The company recently unveiled its 5 layer blown film line to meet customer demands for heavy duty shipping sacks or HDSS. The first of these new lines is already in operation in KZPM, Kazan. The Kazan line has managed to achieve an output of 430.5 kg/h of film with a thickness of 125 mm and a profile tolerance of 2,2 % Sigma. Bernd Schroeter, Director Product Management, said that “ Our EVOLUTION 5-layer FFS line offers significant advantages over conventional 3-layer films, including higher output, improved dart impact, improved puncture resistance and the option of using recycled material as the core layer”.
You can learn more about this advanced, 5 layer blown film line here.
You can learn more about this advanced, 5 layer blown film line here.
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