Advantages and benefits of biodegradable resins
Terratek® BD materials are a line of rigid, compostable materials that are created from a proprietary blend of starch-based ingredients and other polymers.
Terratek® FX materials are a line of starch-based, compostable elastomers that are strong, durable and pliable with an exquisite soft touch.
As with all of our materials, Green Dot realizes that environmental sustainability can never come at the expense of performance. That’s why we’re adamant that, along with our materials meeting the industry standards for biodegradability, we’ve also made sure they’re heat-resistant, of comparable strength with alternative materials and present no major manufacturing hurdles.
Terratek BD is:
- Made with materials that meet industry standards for fully biodegradable
- Uniquely tolerant to heat conditions ranging from moderate to high
- A rare combination of strength, rigidity and pliability
Application examples
Food packaging, disposable cutlery and other single-use items associated with food and other perishable products are a critical target for compostable plastics. Product applications for biodegradable resins aren’t confined to situations where they’re single-use or disposable. In some cases, biodegradability lends a product a distinct functional advantage. This is often true in gardening and agricultural applications where a product may need to lend short-term support or to act as a temporary barrier. Mulch films and plant pots are examples of such products.
Applications include:
- Packaging for food and other products
- Single use items such as food service ware
- Organic waste containers
- Gardening and other agricultural applications
- A wide variety of injection-molded products
- Film and Sheet applications
- Thermoformed applications
If you’re envisioning a biodegradable version of your product, we’re interested in discussing it with you. Click here to schedule a material selection consultation and we’ll talk about whether Terratek BD from Green Dot is the right material for your product.
Terratek® BD materials are a line of rigid, compostable materials that are created from a proprietary blend of starch-based ingredients and other polymers.
Terratek® FX materials are a line of starch-based, compostable elastomers that are strong, durable and pliable with an exquisite soft touch.
