Compostable Packaging Made from Silk and Bioplastic

Take material out of a plastic part and, historically, you pay for it in strength. Not this time. We paired NaturFil, our wood-based bio-filler made from 98% wood waste, with Moxietec's proprietary foaming additive — and foamed polypropylene came out ~15% lighter AND with ~23% more impact energy than solid PP. That's the opposite of the usual tradeoff. NaturFil doesn't just fill space; it reinforces the foam. Moxietec LLC's additive and foaming technology builds the uniform cell structure that supports this incredible match-up. PLASTIC MOLDERS - cut material with no performance hit. BRANDS - get a lighter, more sustainable part that still survives the drop test and will last. Next, we're announcing an upcoming webinar with Moxietec's CTO Abolfazl Mohebbi, Ph.D., and our team to break down the full dataset live. Details soon. #Plastics #Sustainability #Lightweighting #InjectionMolding #Foaming

BindEthics Ltd. has scaled its Ecohesive formaldehyde-free #adhesive from laboratory to industrial production, achieving 40-litre batches with a validated 2,000-litre pathway, enabling up to 90 percent of #engineered wood #packaging and furniture to become fully #recyclable while reducing carbon footprint by 85 percent. The Leeds-based #sustainable adhesive company’s flagship product, derived from purified #industrial bio-#waste including brewing by-products, is designed as a drop-in solution compatible with existing #industrial mixing and pressing #equipment, eliminating the need for #manufacturers to invest in new production infrastructure. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dyWfzkgT #BindEthics #packaging #innovation #sustainability

Recycled flakes, regrind, bioplastics, and additives can differ significantly in bulk density and flow behavior, making it important to ensure accurate dosing and homogeneous mixing for stable production. The OptiFlake High Throughput Blender is engineered to allow manufacturers to blend recycled and bioplastic materials with superior accuracy and consistency. Capable of processing up to 8 material components and achieving throughput rates of up to 1,500 kg/hr, OptiFlake incorporates TSM’s patented slide valve design along with reverse-flight auger mixing technology to guarantee precise blend ratios and uniform mixing. This solution aids processors in: ✔ Enhancing control over recycled materials ✔ Utilizing higher percentages of regrind ✔ Attaining consistent blend quality ✔ Facilitating smoother flow of flake materials ✔ Boosting throughput in recycling processes ✔ Minimizing material waste and process variability Discover more about the OptiFlake here: https://lnkd.in/eh5k6gTX #Recycling #Sustainability #Innovation #CircularEconomy 🌍

Innovation often begins with a material. After months of research, testing and industrial development, Viccarbe has incorporated a new polypropylene into the Maarten collection. A material produced from 100% recycled and recyclable sources, combining post consumer and post industrial waste into a solution capable of meeting the same standards of quality, durability and performance required for everyday use. The challenge was not simply to introduce a recycled material, but to find one capable of responding to the technical demands of the collection without compromising its character. The result demonstrates how material innovation can contribute to more responsible products while maintaining the longevity and reliability that define good design. #Viccarbe #MaterialInnovation #CircularDesign #IndustrialDesign #ProductDesign #Sustainability https://hubs.li/Q04nzf-l0

Microplastic is everywhere. We find it in our oceans, our food chain, and even in our bodies. One major contributor is the textile industry, where synthetic fibers are released through washing, wearing, and abrasion. At OceanSafe, we believe the solution is not only collecting waste — it is designing smarter materials from the beginning. This is why we developed naNea. The magic is the combination: ✓ Microfibers designed to biodegrade instead of becoming persistent microplastics ✓ Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold — developed with material health at its core ✓ No antimony-based catalysts ✓ Outstanding performance and exceptional comfort ✓ Lower processing energy ✓ Designed for the biological cycle and easy depolymerization back to its building blocks Because the future of textiles is not only about what we create. It is about what we leave behind. naNea by OceanSafe. High performance. Safe for the biological cycle. #OceanSafe #CradletoCradle #naNea #StopMicroplastics #NextGenMaterials #CircularMaterials

Innovative material that solves the microplastic problem of synthetic textiles and is marketable in price. Others with gray hair would now ask: "What else?"

Switchover Ratio to the NATULON® Zipper Series Breaks the 50% Mark At YKK, the switchover ratio to the NATULON® zipper series, which uses recycled material, has broken the 50% mark globally. Behind the switchover, we interview the General Manager of the Sustainable Product Strategy Department. This article will explore the decisions and changes that took place within the company to make NATULON® not just a special option but the norm. ▶ Read the article https://lnkd.in/gX4q7phD #YKK #Zipper #NATULON #Recycle #Sustainable #YZIP #YKKPakistan #Innovation #Lightweight #AluminumZipper #TextileInnovation #ApparelIndustry #PakistanTextileJournal #Sustainability #GarmentIndustry

Lightweight. Strong. Sustainable. Moxietec's Proprietary Foaming Technology is helping manufacturers redefine what's possible in plastic packaging - enabling lightweighting solutions without compromising performance. Our technology delivers high-performance, structurally efficient products with reduced material consumption and improved sustainability. #TheFutureOfFoam #Moxietec #FoamingTechnology #Lightweighting #Packaging #Sustainability #InjectionMolding #Plastics #Manufacturing #Innovation

Advances in recycled-content films, paper-backed tapes, and case sealing automation are reshaping sustainable packaging operations. Read this article by Shurtape Technologies, LLC's Joe Garvey: https://brnw.ch/21x49so #adhesives #PSAs #recyclability Image: Shurtape

𝟯𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴: 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗝𝗲𝘁! 🎉 Three decades. More than 250 installations worldwide. Countless nonwoven products used every day. Since the first AquaJet was delivered in 1996, the technology has earned a reputation for producing high-quality spunlaced nonwovens across an exceptionally broad range of applications – from wipes, cotton pads and hygiene products to coating substrates, automotive materials, geotextiles and even demanding hot gas filter media. The secret behind this success is a simple but powerful technology: hydroentangling. High-pressure water jets mechanically entangle fibers, creating plain, structured or perforated nonwovens that deliver strength, softness or the outstanding product qualities the application requires. What makes us particularly proud is that AquaJet has never been limited to a single market. Over the past 30 years, it has successfully processed everything from polyester/viscose blends, cotton and natural fibers to high-performance and even mineral fibers. AquaJet may not have been the first spunlacing technology on the market. But it became the most versatile. Thank you to all customers, partners and colleagues who are part of the AquaJet story. #Trützschler #itsTrue #Nonwovens #AquaJet #Spunlace #Hydroentangling #Innovation