https://www.avient.com/news/avient-adds-recycled-and-bio-based-polyolefin-formulations-its-sustainability-portfolio-k-2022
Maxxam™ BIO bio-based polyolefins are formulated with 15-100% bio-based resin and/or natural filler from renewable plant sources.
Avient is also pleased to announce its Nymax™ BIO bio-based polyamide formulations are now available in Europe, with formulations between 16% and 47% natural filler from renewable plant sources, including corn, straw, and wheat.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation, and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-bio-filled-polymer-grades-fakuma-2021
The new reSound™ NF bio-filled grades are based on polymers such as polypropylene (PP) with 15 to 20 percent bio-based filler.
Demand is rising for consumer products that utilize more recycled and renewable materials.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-exhibits-new-bio-filled-polymers-and-sustainable-solutions-portfolio-fakuma-2021
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Avient Exhibits New Bio-Filled Polymers and Sustainable Solutions Portfolio at Fakuma 2021
This eco-conscious composition makes them ideal for consumer brands looking to increase the renewable content of their products.
reSound™ OM bio-based TPEs: Based on biopolymers derived from sugarcane, all grades utilize 35 to 50 percent bio-based content, and are formulated to deliver varying hardness levels, favorable property retention, and UV resistance comparable to traditional TPEs.
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=26
Avient Launches Additional reSound™ Bio-Based TPEs Formulated with Renewable, Plant-Derived Content
Avient expands sustainable portfolio with nine new reSound™ BIO TPEs formulated with up to 75% renewable, plant-based content.
Avient Launches New Bio-Based Polymer Solutions for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications During Pharmapack Europe 2022
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-density-modified-polymers-recycled-and-bio-based-content
Caption: Gravi-Tech™ REC Recycled Formulations and Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-based Formulations are useful for luxury cosmetic caps and closures
The second, Gravi-Tech™ BIO Bio-based Formulations, contains bio-based resin from renewable plant sources.
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https://www.avient.com/news/new-rutland-evolve-bio-plastisol-inks-avient-feature-over-50-bio-derived-content-sustainable-screen-printing
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New Rutland™ Evolve™ Bio Plastisol™ Inks from Avient Feature Over 50% Bio-Derived Content for Sustainable Screen Printing
New Rutland™ Evolve™ Bio Plastisol™ Inks from Avient, containing 56-59% bio-derived content, are available from Rutland distributors beginning June 3, 2024.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/markets/renewable-energy-case-study
Renewable energy provides reliable power, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and conserves natural resources.
The market for renewable energy is expanding quickly and there is tremendous market potential.
Avient has the portfolio and material science expertise to help customers deliver value and innovation and meet the increasing demands of renewable energy applications.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-details-specialty-sustainable-technologies-and-services-avient-featured-k-2022
This includes offering lower-carbon alternatives to thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) without sacrificing performance, expanding our portfolios to include the use of bio-renewable feedstock and post-industrial or post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, and introducing new materials and services focused on meeting specific customer needs while helping to advance a circular economy.
New Maxxam™ REC, Maxxam™ BIO, and Nymax ™ BIO grades: An expanded portfolio of recycled and bio-based polyolefin and polyamide formulations now manufactured in Europe.
Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/balancing-beauty-and-sustainability-tpes
Using bio-based content
Bio-based raw material comes from renewable sources like corn, sugarcane, soy, wood, etc.
With bio-based content, design freedom is much broader and brands can promote using a renewable source.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/reduce-carbon-footprint-medical-plastics
Mevopur™ Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions
And now these products can be made more sustainable by switching to polymers based on renewable materials instead of fossil fuel-based polymers.
Some polymer grades on the plastic market are already manufactured using renewable sources such as corn, sugar cane, and vegetable oil.