Solegear Awarded U.S. Patent for High Performance Bioplastics
Solegear Bioplastic Technologies Inc. has been granted US Patent 9,416,255 titled “Compositions Comprising Polylactic Acid, Bentonite, and Gum Arabic”. The patent broadly covers the synthesis of bio-based additives along with polylactic acid (“PLA”) to deliver a number of key performance characteristics required for rigid packaging and durable goods applications.
This proprietary technology enables Solegear to reformulate everyday products and packaging using plant-based materials that deliver equal or better performance than traditional petroleum-based plastics. Technology from the patent is used in the development of Solegear’s good naturedTM brand of home and office organization products. Independently verified by the USDA BioPreferred® program, good naturedTM products contain an industry-leading 85% plant-based material and no BPAs, phthalates or other potentially harmful additives.
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