Last week, we explained why Lastic uses Taiwanese bamboo as the main compound to make Lastic Bamboo Resin. We concluded that compounding highly-sustainable, quick-to-maturity, carbon dioxide-devouring bamboo fiber to bio-based PBS resulted in a high quality, lower-cost compostable bio resin.
Today, we’re happy to list some of the major advantages that Lastic Bamboo Resin brings to the market, humanity, and the planet. Indeed, Lastic Bamboo Resin offers a multitude of advantages, and because there are so many, we’ll continue our Lastic advantages list next week.
An Array of Biodegradable Applications
Most people associate Lastic Bamboo Resin with straw-making, an extrusion process. Standard-beverage straws, bubble-tea straws, twisty straws, juice straws, and cocktail straws comprise just some of Lastic’s potential straw-application array. And, Lastic Bamboo Resin demonstrates properties that allow straw makers to easily change straw gauging if need be.
Moreover, Lastic currently manufactures 5 different types of its bamboo resin. Each type has unique specifications, allowing for additional biodegradable and compostable applications. It is thus no surprise that Lastic Bamboo Resin has piqued many a' plastic cutlery and food box makers' interest.
Lastic Bamboo Resin is the ultimate eco-friendly substitute for all those traditional plastic-made, injection molded cutlery pieces like knives, forks and spoons. But, its versatility stretches beyond extrusion and injection applications. Manufacturers can also make sheet from a few Lastic Bamboo Resin types, and then vacuum-press it. Therefore, Lastic Bamboo Resin is perfect for food box, plate, bowl, and lid production.
Finally, Lastic food boxes, plates, and bowls are all microwave safe, but unlike commonly found PET-made food boxes, Lastic Bamboo Resin-made food boxes don’t leach dangerous phthalates while being microwaved. In fact, Lastic-made food boxes are completely free of phthalates or any petroleum-based molecule.
Structural Integrity Similar to Traditional Plastic Straws
Attention all straw-chewers: straws made from Lastic Bamboo Resin exhibit the same strength levels as traditional plastic-made straws, and aren’t brittle like fiber-made straws. This means that Lastic-made straws are perfect for satisfying the needs of those who gnaw straws.
In fact, Lastic's straws are so tough, they can withstand heat levels of up to 100°C. And, they can sit in liquids for over 24 hours without disintegrating or getting soggy. Finally, users can wash, dry, and then reuse the straws if they wish--we've got a couple dishwasher certifications to prove it.
A Foundation for Superior Products
A wide variety of applications, including extrusion, injection molding, and vacuum pressing, combined with sound-structural integrity demonstrated by the end products make Lastic Bamboo Resin the common-sense plastic replacement. Next week, we’ll continue our Lastic-advantage advocacy, delving into pros of the resin itself. If you have any questions about Lastic products, send the Island Leaf team a message!
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