Recycled plastics can be used to create new products across several industries, but one brand owner in particular was looking to incorporate recycled plastics in their consumer applications. The sustainability goals were clear: conserve more material, reduce energy usage, and reduce plastic waste in the environment. Plastics Industry Association

Recycled plastics can be used to create new products across several industries, but one brand owner in particular was looking to incorporate recycled plastics in their consumer applications. The sustainability goals were clear: conserve more material, reduce energy usage, and reduce plastic waste in the environment. Plastics Industry Association

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Unfilled TPEs in both clear and translucent formulations, suitable for both injection molding and extrusion Disc Golf Discs Dynaflex™ TPEs provided a versatile material for achieving multiple disc capabilities, colors and features

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Provide a 0.003" to 0.005" (0.076 mm to 0.127 mm) interference when using plastic inserts or substrates, to take into account shrinkage, sinks and tolerances. Due to the tolerance on metal and other non-compressible inserts, it is necessary to include Belleville disc springs (or high tension springs) in the design to prevent flashing of minimal thickness inserts or crushing of oversized inserts.

This article will explain bio-based and recycled raw materials often used in plastics while exploring key factors such as color, performance, regulations, price, and supply. To be clear, biopolymers can be either bio-derived or biodegradable, leading to the common misperception that biopolymers make your final products biodegradable – but that is not the case. Similar to traditional materials, confirming which standards must be met and ensuring the sustainable plastic formulation is compliant is important.