Raepak's Biopolymer Bottles are Manufactured from Sugarcane Waste
David Irvine — September 20, 2017 — Eco
A UK company called Raepak recently launched a Biopolymer sugarcane plastic alternative. Companies using plastics such as HDPE, PET and PVC can now look at a straightforward solution. Making the switch to Biopolymer has caused many questions and the main one seems to be about product shelf life. Biodegradable alternatives simply won't store countless liquid types and many companies won't be successful having products manufactured with a short shelf life.
Biopolymer has the same benefits as HDPE, PET and PVC plastic. All these plastic types use ethanol in the manufacturing process. Normally, a manufacturer of plastic will extract the ethanol from oil and use it to make plastic. As ethanol can also be extracted from sugar cane, the elimination of using oil is achieved.
Extracting oil from the ground is a huge process and one that impacts the local and global environment by increasing carbon emissions. Using sugar cane lowers this impact because the materials are renewable. Biopolymer plastic can also be made with recycled plastic. Post consumer resin (PRC) is a blend of reclaimed and recycled HDPE plastic. This is mixed with Biopolymer plastic which is a cheaper process.
The art of recycling plastic, while using PRC, is on the rise. More companies that use plastic need to get on board with alternative solutions. Raepak offers 100% Biopolymer bottles and 50% Biopolymer with 50% PRC. This will help with the demand on choosing a plastic alternative.
Biopolymer has the same benefits as HDPE, PET and PVC plastic. All these plastic types use ethanol in the manufacturing process. Normally, a manufacturer of plastic will extract the ethanol from oil and use it to make plastic. As ethanol can also be extracted from sugar cane, the elimination of using oil is achieved.
Extracting oil from the ground is a huge process and one that impacts the local and global environment by increasing carbon emissions. Using sugar cane lowers this impact because the materials are renewable. Biopolymer plastic can also be made with recycled plastic. Post consumer resin (PRC) is a blend of reclaimed and recycled HDPE plastic. This is mixed with Biopolymer plastic which is a cheaper process.
The art of recycling plastic, while using PRC, is on the rise. More companies that use plastic need to get on board with alternative solutions. Raepak offers 100% Biopolymer bottles and 50% Biopolymer with 50% PRC. This will help with the demand on choosing a plastic alternative.
Trend Themes
1. Biopolymer Plastic Alternative - The increase in demand for a plastic alternative, manufactured from sugarcane waste, has opened the door to producing eco-friendly, sustainable and biodegradable plastic products.
2. Recycling Plastic with Post Consumer Resin - The art of recycling plastic, while using Post Consumer Resin (PRC), is on the rise. This innovative process is allowing companies to reducing waste and carbon emissions while creating eco-friendly and sustainable products.
3. Renewable Materials for Product Manufacturing - The use of renewable sugar cane materials for making Biopolymer bottles is increasing, and more companies are getting on board with alternative solutions for manufacturing their products.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging Industry - Raepak's biopolymer bottles could revolutionize the packaging industry as manufacturers look to switch to more eco-friendly alternatives.
2. Plastic Manufacturing - The use of Biopolymer as an alternative to traditional plastics made from oil could potentially disrupt the plastic manufacturing industry by providing a more sustainable and eco-friendly solution.
3. Environmental Sustainability Industry - The shift towards renewable materials and eco-friendly solutions for manufacturing products is driving growth in the environmental sustainability industry.
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