Both the raw resin and the foaming agent are entirely non-petroleum based! They do not generate excess CO2 during the manufacturing and disposal processes.
【Plant-based, biodegradable plastic foam bead material that is gentle on people and the Earth】 "Plant-based biodegradable foam beads" are 100% biodegradable products made using an environmentally friendly method that does not involve chemical foaming agents. Thanks to our unique "supercritical inert gas foaming molding technology," we have successfully molded foam beads from biodegradable resin PLA (polylactic acid), which was previously challenging. This high expansion foaming also allows for a reduction in raw materials. As global concern over plastic waste issues grows, this new environmentally friendly product can be applied in various fields such as fishing and agricultural tools, packaging materials, medical products, and decorative/display items. 【Features】 ■ 100% plant-based ■ 100% biodegradable ■ Carbon neutral ■ Low environmental impact foaming agents used *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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Beads are steam molded using a mold, suitable for cushioning materials, etc. Additionally, they can be shaped into arbitrary forms such as boards and blocks, and further processed through cutting or other methods to create free shapes. They can also be used as an alternative to conventional polystyrene products. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.*
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【Product Examples】 ■Packaging materials ■Biodegradable fishing buoys ■Spawn protection covers for shiitake mushroom logs ■Cut letters and sculptures such as logos ■Insulation materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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100% biodegradable, plant-based, and carbon neutral. It is a material with low environmental impact.
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Unlike conventional petroleum-based plastics, we use PLA (polylactic acid) resin made from raw materials such as corn and potato starch.
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It can be used as an alternative to polystyrene used in fisheries and other industries.
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Beads can be solidified with steam and molded into any shape, such as packaging materials.
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You can cut out letters for logos and other designs from a bead board.
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The protective cover used for shiitake mushroom logs was traditionally made of polystyrene foam, but there are also attempts to replace it with biodegradable foam PLA.
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It can also be used as a material for decorative and display sculptures, just like conventional expanded polystyrene.
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Plasteco Co., Ltd. has consistently focused on developing environmentally friendly plastic products, as well as the manufacturing technologies and equipment for those products, since its founding. We will continue to promote environmentally harmonious technological innovation and aim to achieve a rich life by developing plastic technologies that are loved by people and considerate of the environment.