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TOP 5 BIODEGRADABLE RESINS FOR YOUR PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING

Thermoplastic Starch-Based Plastics (TPS)

Starch-based plastics are 100% biodegradable and can be carbon neutral.  

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Starch-based thermoplastics (TPS) are inexpensive and easily available.

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2. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) is a plastic resin produced by bacteria taking action on sugars or lipids.

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3. Polylactic Acids (PLA)

Polylactic acids (PLA) are made from tapioca, cassava, sugarcane, or cornstarch.

Starch-based plastics are 100% biodegradable and can be carbon neutral.

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4. Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)

Polybutylene succinate (PBS) is an aliphatic polyester with characteristics comparable to polypropylene.

PBS is frequently used in food packaging, packaging for cosmetic products, medical implants, and dissolvable drug encapsulation

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Polycaprolactone (PCL) is added in the production of polyurethanes to increase impact resistance and improve water, oil, solvents, and chemical resistance.

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