Trade fair highlight 28. August 2024
"Greenprofiles" made from biodegradable plastics
Bioplastics offer a solution to the conflict between the need for modern plastics and the environmental impact associated with them. Plastics processing specialist K-Profile is therefore increasingly focusing on this sustainable alternative.
"In recent years, we have seen a growing interest among our customers in so-called bioplastics," explains Reinhard Lechthaler, CEO of K-Profile AG. "We have therefore taken a close look at the potential of new, innovative materials and, with green profile, have created a way for us to process various bioplastics into profiles using the extrusion process. "
Bioplastics are made from renewable raw materials. The main materials used are starch and cellulose, which can be obtained from corn, sugar beet or various types of wood. Bioplastics have a much better CO2 balance than conventional plastics.
Another important aspect and difference is that bioplastics are compostable or biodegradable, and Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) are also classified as bioplastics, although they are made from both synthetic plastics and natural fibers.
According to K-Profile, the suitability of bioplastics is a case-by-case decision that can be made in close coordination with customer requirements. The same applies to recycled plastics, which are also used in the Swiss plastics expert's production.
"In recent years, we have seen a growing interest among our customers in so-called bioplastics," explains Reinhard Lechthaler, CEO of K-Profile AG. "We have therefore taken a close look at the potential of new, innovative materials and, with green profile, have created a way for us to process various bioplastics into profiles using the extrusion process. "
Bioplastics are made from renewable raw materials. The main materials used are starch and cellulose, which can be obtained from corn, sugar beet or various types of wood. Bioplastics have a much better CO2 balance than conventional plastics.
Another important aspect and difference is that bioplastics are compostable or biodegradable, and Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) are also classified as bioplastics, although they are made from both synthetic plastics and natural fibers.
According to K-Profile, the suitability of bioplastics is a case-by-case decision that can be made in close coordination with customer requirements. The same applies to recycled plastics, which are also used in the Swiss plastics expert's production.
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