Wondering how to make a product sustainable? Wood-plastic composites combine qualities uniquely suited to accommodating both consumer and producer preferences in the current market. They are a sustainable solution that makes use of organic material with virgin, recycled or renewable plastics. They can be customized at low cost and without the need for investment in […]
The plastic industry’s largest tradeshow is fast approaching and Green Dot is happy to announce that it will be hosting a booth at NPE 2015: The International Plastics Showcase, this March 23-27 in Orlando, Florida. Green Dot will be showcasing its full line of bioplastics and biocomposites at booth S19200 in the Sustainability Pavilion in […]
Today, bioplastics make up less than 2% of the total plastics market. But demand among retailers and consumers for products and packaging made with sustainable plastics continues to grow. A recently published market study predicts, global production of bioplastics to quadruple by 2018. The major forces driving this rapid expansion are higher consumer acceptance, danger posed […]
Consumers are increasingly demanding more sustainable products. Companies now face the challenge of meeting this demand without sacrificing cost or quality. Green Dot serves designers, product developers and manufacturers by providing a full-line of more sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. We help companies make innovative products that perform better and last longer, with a full […]
You’re looking for a sustainable plastics partner to come up with exactly the right material to suit your needs. A company with a single sweet spot just won’t do. You need one that offers a range of biocomposites and biobased material that can help achieve the right outcome for your final product, while falling in […]
Creating a sustainable product and attracting consumers can seem like a complicated process. Yes, consumers want to feel good about what they buy and its effect on the environment—from electric cars to local food—but they aren’t often willing to pay much more than they would for a non-sustainable product. 78% percent of consumers say they […]
Being and buying green is all the rage with consumers these days. Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of how the products they buy are made, where they’re made, and with what materials they’re made. Purchasing these green or sustainable products makes them feel good, and as the desire for sustainable products in the public grows, […]
As the consumer desire for sustainable products grows, so does the public’s knowledge about sustainability and green initiatives. However, sustainability doesn’t have a single definition. Instead, there are a wide number of characteristics that, when attributed to a plastic, can determine its sustainability. And to each consumer, sustainability may mean something different. It’s important as […]
Terratek® Flex Enhances Impact Strength and Compostability Polylactic Acid (PLA) is one of the most widely used compostable bioplastic materials in the U.S. However, the impact strength and heat tolerance of the material is quite low, making it inadequate for more demanding applications. While there are many materials that can be added to PLA to […]
From the 2014 International Home & Housewares Show Green Dot Sales Representative Sarah Harbaugh attended the International Home and Housewares Show in Chicago. The show is the world’s premier housewares marketplace, featuring 2,100 exhibitors from 34 countries. Sarah went to the show to meet with company representatives and discuss their goals and achievements in making […]
