What product designers and plastics manufacturers need to know about working with wood-plastic composites. The material selection process usually begins with a new idea for a product, or an idea for improving on an existing product. The owner of that idea then sits down with a product designer to talk about turning it into a reality. They […]
You only use your phone for a year or two. Why should your case last a lifetime? We made the market’s first soft-plastic, compostable cell phone case. It is strong, pliable and durable with an exquisitely soft touch. The elastomeric material provides a snug fit around the phone, so you know it will be safe from […]
Consumers and retailers are seeking more sustainable products. But, while 78% of consumers say that they buy ‘green’ products, only 43% are willing to pay more. Our Terratek SC starch biocomposites provide effective solutions to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly products. They provide a more sustainable alternative to traditional plastics without compromising on cost […]
Green Dot’s Terratek WC wood-plastic composites can be foamed to create lightweight parts that retain strength and durability. The Terratek WC pellets can also be extruded to make WPC sheet. Now you can create products like this glider that are both light and strong, combining the timelessness and warmth of wood without sacrificing the toughness of […]
Liquid additives can add both functionality and differentiation to a product. Our Terratek® products are well-suited to adding liquids like essential oils, fragrances, attractants or repellents. The biobased materials absorb and retain liquids. Something not possible with petroleum-based plastics. Now some of your favorite products can become multi-functional and unique. They’ll be better than you […]
What if you could make beautiful, long lasting furniture from materials that might otherwise be discarded in a landfill? When a top-tier furniture maker wanted to do just that, they turned to Green Dot. Our product development lab formulated a wood-plastic composite (WPC) using reclaimed wood fibers and recycled plastic that delivers uncompromising performance while […]
Imagine a breathable, strong fabric with an exquisitely soft touch. You’d want all of your clothes to feel this wonderful wouldn’t you? What if we told you the fabric was eco-friendly? Even better! Our synthetic leather is made from Terratek® Flex compostable elastomeric bioplastic. It is made from renewable materials and without solvents, adhesives or […]
Scented Scoops smell good enough to eat! Green Dot partnered with BeginAgain toys to make these fun ice cream toys. They’re made with Terratek® Flex, which is tested and verified by NSF International to be child safe. It is free from phthalates, BPA, cadmium and lead, so you can rest easy knowing your child’s toys […]
Decking may have played the first prominent role for wood-plastic composites, but the versatility of these hybrid formulations goes far beyond the back patio. These composite materials are an effective stand-in for a wide range of products. Wood-plastic composites are compatible with most plastic processing tooling and are far more efficient to produce when compared […]
Wood and plastic each bring their own strengths to a composite material. Plastic enhances the strength and durability of the wood, and wood lends a look and feel to plastic that had always been lacking in older formulations. For example, in decking made from wood-plastic composites, the circumstances call for a tough material that can […]
