A new material known as ARBOFORM® combines the sustainability of wood with the flexibility of plastic. Made of 100 percent renewable raw materials, the “bioplastic” not only reduces dependence on petrochemicals, but is totally biodegradable.
Originally used mainly for injection-molded wood applications, its developers have since found a way to make it suitable for other molded items, such as toys, by reducing sulfur content and adding compounds to keep it from dissolving in water. The goal is to create a material that releases no heavy metals – no matter how roughly its treated – and will retain its structure even when wet.
Can you imagine a computer, television or mobile phone casing made of “wood?”
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