The pressure to become more sustainable is growing: customers expect it, legislation is changing, and sustainability is getting higher on the internal agenda. But you must also safeguard quality and keep costs under control. In this blog, we’ll take you through that balance. Would you rather look directly at your situation? Schedule a brainstorming session.
Biobased plastics may then seem daunting. In this blog, we show that biobased and scalable go together just fine.
Biobased plastics are (partly) made from renewable raw materials, such as corn, sugarcane, or other biomass. Examples:
Biobased refers to the origin, not automatically to biodegradability.
Frequently heard concerns: too soft, difficult to process, much more expensive. In practice:
This way, sustainability becomes an integral part of your product development.
Are biobased plastics suitable for injection molding?Yes, many biobased plastics are well suited to injection molding, provided the mold and processing parameters are adjusted to the specific material.
Are biobased materials always biodegradable?No. Biobased refers to the origin of the raw material, not necessarily to biodegradability. Some biobased plastics are biodegradable, others are not.
Are biobased plastics less strong than traditional plastics?Not by definition. There are biobased versions with comparable or even better properties. It depends on the chosen material and application.
Will my product automatically become more expensive with biobased plastic?The price per kilo may be higher, but at product level that's often limited. Furthermore, it offers benefits in sustainability, brand experience, and compliance.
With the right knowledge and partner, you can deploy biobased plastics as:
Curious if your product is suitable for biobased injection molding?
Schedule a brainstorming session about sustainable product development with Maick Klaassen from QDP.