Evaluated Alternative BIOSUCCINIUM®- Bio-succinic acid BIOSUCCINIUM® is a 100% bio-based succinic acid, produced via a patented fermentation process from sustainable biomass.
Evaluated Alternative POLYSORB® - highest purity isosorbide POLYSORB® isosorbide is a non-toxic bio-based molecule made from sorbitol. Thanks to its particular rigid structure, POLYSORB® isosorbide enhances the properties of polymers, such as polycarbonate, polyester and polyurethane. When using POLYSORB® isosorbide the polymers become more resistant to temperature and have better mechanical and optical properties. Suitable for food contact packaging, heat resistant packaging and technical polymers.
Evaluated Alternative Papira® by Stora Enso - a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam Papira® by Stora Enso is a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam that is completely recyclable in any paper stream. It is a rigid yet flexible foam that provides high protection against shock and offers a plastic-free alternative to polymeric foams such polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PU). Papira is designed for optimal protection of fragile, sensitive and high-value consumer goods such as electronics as well as industrial appliances. It can be fabricated by using different foam cutting techniques and laminated to achieve different structures.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Interior Flooring Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based urethane equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Interior and Exterior Usage Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Wall Paints Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Industrial Wood Applications Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Lineo™ – Non-toxic, renewable material replacing petroleum-based products Lineo™ by Stora Enso is a renewable, wood-based, non-toxic alternative to fossil-based materials. Lineo™ is made of lignin, a complex plant-derived polymer found in the cell walls of almost all dry-land plants. The refined kraft lignin is available as a stable free-flowing brown powder. Lineo™ can be used to replace oil-based phenolic materials in a range of applications, such as in resins for plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), paper lamination and insulation material. After cellulose, lignin is the biggest renewable source of carbon anywhere. Lineo™ is ideal for companies looking for alternatives to petroleum-based products. It is a non-toxic raw material with a traceable origin and stable cost structure. It also contributes to resource efficiency since it fully utilitses wood from other production processes.
Evaluated Alternative CTO – Crude tall oil Crude tall oil (CTO) by Stora Enso is a special source of bio-based products. It is extracted from Nordic Softwood – a natural, renewable resource from our sustainably managed North European forests – during the kraft pulping process. This valuable ingredient of the wood is a mixture of fatty acids, rosin and other neutral compounds. The crude tall oil can be further refined to different fractions like fatty acids, rosins and sterols. These intermediates can be used in a wide variety of applications and products across various industrial and consumer markets. In addition, CTO can be refined and turned into biofuels replacing fossil-based fuels.
Alternative Soluboard® - Fully Recyclable PCB Laminate Jiva has developed Soluboard® which will be used to manufacture the world's first fully recyclable PCBs.
Alternative Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) - biodegradable polymer resin Through a proprietary process, Genecis creates a biodegradable polymer resin known as polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).
Alternative I'm green™ Polyethylene - Green Polyethylene Ethanol to Bio PET and PE polymers. I'm greenTM Polyethylene is a plastic produced from sugarcane, a renewable raw material.
Alternative BiOH - soy-based polyols and polymers CargillBiOH® polyols and polymers are soy-based, industrial ingredients for polyurethane products such as flexible foam used in: Upholstered furniture Mattresses Pillows Carpet cushion and automotive seats In binder systems, such as carpet backing
Alternative HECELLOSE® - additive for paint HEC (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) a nonionic water soluble polymer derived from cellulose, is widely used for paint, personal care products, construction, oil drilling and other special areas.
Alternative Biosteel® - Production of synthetic silk biopolymers Production of synthetic silk biopolymers, Biosteel®.
Alternative Biodegradable, super-absorbing hydrogels Superabsorbent polymers, charge-modified starches.
Alternative Activated Silk™ technology (Natural Silk protein) Activated Silk is: Biocompatible, Non-GMO, Non-toxic to you and the world (no BPA, phthalates, formaldehyde or other harmful ingredients commonly found in consumer goods), made from organically grown cocoons, sustainably produced.
Alternative Biofoam - biodegradable biopolymers BioFoam® is a patented foam that is comparable to EPS. It looks similar in structure and has more or less the same properties as EPS.
Alternative Shrilk - a degradable bioplastic derived from shrimp shells and silk protein Chitosan based plastic. Shrilk: A degradable bioplastic derived from shrimp shells and silk protein.
Alternative Rise by bloom - algae-blended resin Rise by bloom - algae-blended resin. OxiTex - natural and silver-free defense against odor and microbes.
Alternative PAPTIC material - sustainable wood fibre PAPTIC® material is made of sustainable wood fibre, suitable for uses where plastic films have previously been the only alternative.
Alternative LeafCOAT - waterproofing coating lignocellulosic biomass Lignin and glycerol-based coating for paperboard. Sustainable Products from Plant Biomass. A sustainable bio-based economy needs alternatives to non-renewable feedstocks.
Alternative Green Acid Series - ecofriendly substitute for acetic acid Ecofriendly substitute for acetic acid.
Alternative Citropol 1A - made from renewable feedstock Converts renewable feedstocks into high-value, specialty chemicals. Cosmetics and Personal Care Liquid polymers, and specialty alcohols as fixatives, silicone replacements, and emollients in skin and hair care.
Alternative Biodegradable fiber PHA-based marine degradable fiber, produced from methane captured at waste water treatment facilities. Products made from Mango materials are designed to minimize their impact on the planet and contribute to a truly circular economy.
Alternative Wood-derived foam materials Starting material for wood foam: wood fibers and water are ground to a suspension and foamed. Wood foam developed at Fraunhofer WKI consists of 100 percent renewable resources.
Alternative Thermoplastics pellets based on milk protein and bioplastic films Lactips produces water soluble and biodegradable thermoplastic pellets based on milk protein. Plastic transformation is realised through their secret industrial process.
Alternative Ingeo - PLA Natureworks LLCMakes greenhouse gases-sugars-lactic acid-Ingeo PLA (polylactic acid) polymers.
Alternative Evanesto - biodegradable biopolymer A range of compounds, partially biobased, 100% biodegradable and 100 % compostable, designed for thin films applications.
Alternative Eucalyptus fiber - Leather alternative Eucalyptus fiber. The eucalyptus fibres Noani use are cultivated in sustainable forestry and in a closed cycle, without the use of genetic manipulation or pesticides.
Alternative Cellulose Acetate Products Celanese Acetate is one of the largest manufacturers of cellulose acetate flake. HB-105 is a fiber-grade diacetate flake used primarily for their filter tow and Clarifoil® solvent cast film.
Alternative Bio-Circle L Bio-Circle L does its cleaning based on water and removes everyday contaminations, in particular oils, greases and particle impurities, from work pieces such as moulds.
Alternative Bio-based plastics - plasticizer-free BIOPLAST 105 is a plasticizer-free, thermoplastic and transparent material that contains a high portion of biologically sourced raw materials. The biobased carbon share of the formulation achieves 67%. BIOPLAST GF 106/02 is a plasticizer-free and GMO-free thermoplastic material that contains natural potato starch. It is suitable for processing by blown film extrusion to produce items that are completely biodegradable.
Alternative AzuraBase™ Biopolymers AzuraBase™ Biopolymers: Produced through fermentation of renewable biomass, AzuraBase™ Biopolymers are being developed as alternatives to hydrocolloids and biobased intermediates.
Alternative MINERV PHA - bio-based plastics MINERV-PHA is a high-performance PHA biopolymer. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a linear polyester naturally occurring as a result of bacterial fermentation of sugar. This family can bring together more than 100 differing monomers to produce materials whose properties vary very greatly. Thermoplastic or elastomeric materials can be created with melting points ranging from 40 to more than 180°C.
Alternative CB100 - water-based, low-foaming cleaner Water-based, phosphate- and solvent-free cleaner.
Alternative AzuraGel™ Biopolymers As superabsorbents, AzuraGel™ Superabsorbent Biopolymers absorb up to 300x their weight in water. They show improved absorption under load (AUL) over starch-based biopolymers and are 100% non-toxic, biobased, and biodegradable.
Alternative PHA biopolymer resin PHA flexible film producer, which relies on fermentation of waste biomass. Full Cycle PHA is produced naturally by bacteria using mixed organic waste as raw material.
Alternative Durapulp - biodegradable material Durapulp is a biodegradable material, produced from new renewable resources and can be composted.
Alternative Cellulosic fibres (Plant-based natural fibres) Flax fiber that drastically reduces chemical and water usage. Bast Fibre Tech produces 100% plant-based, intact natural fibres with the technical and performance requirements for a wide variety of nonwoven applications.
Alternative Cellophane™ - cellulose film Cellophane™ is a cellulose film. Cellulose films are produced from renewable wood pulp harvested from managed plantations.
Alternative Biodegradable PHA PHA producer relying on the fermentation of sugar. Danimer Scientific’s PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) is a breakthrough in the production of plastics and in the health of our environment.
Alternative Biobased compostable polymers Bioplastech uses biotechnology to produce biobased compostable polymers (PHAs) and monomers, such as lactic acid, which is used to make the compostable plastic PLA.
Alternative Levulinic acid - sustainable alternative to oil-based products Produces sustainable alternatives to oil-based products across a range of market sectors.
