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Nevertheless, these barriers are slowly diminish- Conclusion: Strategic Value beyond Sustain-
ing due to economies of scale and continuous ability
research and development in technologies of
producing bioplastics. There is also accelerated Novel biodegradable plastics to be used in in-
commercialization occurring via strategic allianc- dustries are not just an environmental alterna-
es between waste management providers and tive. They are tactical resources that integrate
material suppliers and OEMs. performance, compliance, and sustainability to
form one solution.
Regulatory Landscape and Industry Standards
To manufacturers who need to stand the test
Certification and compliance have a close rela- of time, switching to biodegradable plastics will
tionship with industrial usage of biodegradable improve brand reputation, lessen regulatory risk,
plastics. The benchmarks of biodegradability and promote the aims of the economic circular-
and compostability are given by such standards ity. With the bioplastic manufacturing technol-
as EN 13432, ASTM D6400, and ISO 17088. ogy now being in a maturity state and the cost
even stabilizing, industrial bioplastics are set to
In the case of a B2B buyer, the third-party certi- be a significant part of sustainable manufactur-
fication will guarantee the credibility of the ma- ing globally.
terial and reduce the risk of regulation. Suppliers
with matching product development with global Source – Plastics Technology
standards enjoy competitive edge in the global
markets.
Odour Neutralizer – Kandui Industries
Neutralizer additive masterbatch which is a
cost-effective solution for long-lasting & efficient
odour control improving the product quality and
enhancing consumer satisfaction. This additive
masterbatches is eco-friendly, non-toxic & safe.
The grade also complies with RoHS directive
making it consumer friendly. It is also easy to in-
corporate & its performance can be customized
& it can be used in, virgin as well as in recycled
rticles made from reprocessed plas- material. The dosage level is 3-4 % & can be op-
tics, can sometimes develop unpleas- timized based on odour severity. Applications
Aant odours due to volatile organic com- includes: blow and injection moulded containers,
pounds that can be absorbed or generated flexible packaging, automotive Interiors, pack-
during the recycling process or from the origi- aging with recycled content, household goods,
nal material's use. Kandui has developed Odour garden products, industrial equipment etc.
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