However, using bio-based solutions in product manufacturing can be a viable means of reaching these new sustainability targets and can address several areas that may pose difficulties for some companies.

That means materials must be strong, durable and fatigue- and corrosion-resistant.

It is increasingly replacing more traditional construction materials such as glass and acrylic, meaning the need for better color solutions has never been greater.

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Colorant and additive masterbatches created with virgin resin, however, means a package does not reach the full 100% PCR goal. 

So, what does this mean to you, and what should you consider in your packaging to ensure you are in compliance with the new USP 661.1 guidelines?

As a result of the collaboration, Kruunutekniikka realized a cost savings of more than 10% through a variety of means:

In setting reengineering objectives, the manufacturer was mindful that simply layering components that meet the various UL specifications wouldn’t necessarily mean a UL listing for the finished product.

At the scientific level, rubber and silicone are both thermoset materials, meaning once the material is molded it is “set” and cannot be broken down to be molded again. This means a large volume of product (anywhere from tens of thousands to over a million units) can be created by heating the TPE blend and injecting it into a mold, where the TPEs cool and form the desired shape. Thermoplastic itself means “the ability to be reprocessed by heat.”

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