The Power of Plant-based Materials: Ethically Sourced Manufacturing

September 23, 2024

Plastic waste is at the forefront of the environmental conservation discussion. From straws to food packaging, water bottles to shopping bags, there is a push to either eliminate plastic use altogether, or use plastics that are responsibly sourced and that lessen the manufacturer's footprint on the environment.


That's why industry leaders like Bennett Plastics have begun incorporating ethical and environmentally friendly plant-based materials into their injection molding process.

Plant-based Plastics

There are three main bio-derived materials that Bennett Plastics uses for injection molding. They are:

PHA

PLS

Cellulose acetates


PHA, which stands for polyhydroxyalkanoates, comes from the bacteria in fermented sugars. This bacteria forms a naturally occurring type of polyester which is used in a wide range of applications in the manufacturing industry, the medical field, and an emerging utility in bio-derived plastics.


PLA, or polylactic acid, comes from fermented corn starch and acts as a substitute for oil-based plastics rather than a simple component. PLA is a desirable alternative as it is biodegradable over time through industrial composting.


Acetate, or cellulose acetate, is derived from cotton or wood pulp. Acetates have seen industrial use since the mid 1800s when they were used in early photography. In modern plastics, acetates are used as a hypoallergenic plastic material which can be composted after use.

Why Use Plant Based Materials?

Bennett Plastics creates products with the end of their useful life in mind. We are concerned with what happens to our plastics after their job is done. We aim for products that are biodegradable through industrial composting processes or degradable in natural settings such as water or air. 


Our business philosophy is meant to minimize the impact that our processes and our products have on the earth. We use renewable resources and implement sustainable practices with the future in mind.

Sustainable Plastics

We believe it is our responsibility to ethically source materials for our injection molding while continuing to craft the products that our customers need. With Bennett Plastics, you can count on quality plastic products made from environmentally friendly materials. Please contact us to help design your custom plastic solutions.

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