year, the large quantities of synthetic resins that could be replaced by Cerestech’s Terraloy™ would have an enormous impact on an industry that has, in the past, been entirely dependent upon non-renewable fossil fuel sources. 

The Cerestech blend technology replaces large quantities of synthetic resin with thermoplastic-starch (TPS) which is comprised of annually renewable resources such as tapioca, corn (maize), wheat and potato. Products made with Cerestech’s Terraloy™ Eco series contain at least 25 percent of annually renewable bio-based materials. The Terraloy™ Eco series results in significant reductions to greenhouse gas emissions and non-renewable energy requirements. The Terraloy™ Bio series is a high performance biodegradable product.

A number of countries are putting legislation in place to discourage the use of non-renewable resources.  As more and more countries join in this trend, the relevance of incorporating a sustainable solution such as Terraloy™ will only increase.

 

Recycling

Terraloy™ Eco series is one of the few sustainable plastic offerings that can be effectively recycled with little loss in performance.

In addition, Cerestech’s polymer/ thermoplastic starch blend technology presents a clear benefit to processors using recycled resins in their products. Terraloy™ is an excellent replacement for the pure polymer component normally added to recycled products. The presence of a significant quantity of annually renewable resource further improves the green quality of the end product