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Understanding material properties beyond single-use plastics

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3 strategies to move away from single-use plastics
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    Understanding material properties beyond single-use plastics

Moving away from single-use plastics doesn’t mean sacrificing performance or functionality. It’s about smarter material choices that deliver both sustainability and lasting value.

Today, there is an expanding range of materials to choose from. Each has unique properties suited to different applications, performance needs, and design goals. To help navigate this landscape, materials can generally be aligned with three key strategies: recyclability, compostability, and reusability.

Choosing the right material takes a balance of durability, recyclability, and the realities of your product’s use and end-of-life pathways. We are here to help you navigate your journey every step of the way.

Below are three comparison tables of advanced materials, organised by strategy, to help inform your decision. We look at properties such as transparency, flexibility, and strength, comparing materials like APEC, PBAT, PP, PLA, and more, to help you identify the best fit for your application.

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