Drinking coffee is a daily habit of many people. In 2016 alone, the global production of non-recyclable plastic coffee capsules exceeded 35 billion. It is estimated that by the end of 2020, an additional 17 billion plastic capsules will be added. How to solve this environmental problem? Biodegradable plastic brings the program.
Bioplastics replace traditional plastics
Trinseo's company API is an Italian company that specializes in the production of TPE (thermoplastic elastomers) and bioplastics. They use the technical expertise of TPE materials and bioplastics to produce the APINAT® product family. This is a kind of application that can be used once. Coffee capsules in bioplastics. The plastic products contain 60% to more than 90% of renewable materials, making capsules biodegradable and compostable, and comply with regulations such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and EU Food Contact.
Better performance and more environmental protection
In addition, APINAT® bioplastics provide excellent mechanical and thermal properties in the production process and can easily replace traditional plastics. This material can be used for injection molding and continuous compression molding. The APINAT® range is also compliant with the European Bioplastics Association. Biodegradable standards and scientifically recognized standards for the biodegradability and compostability of plastic products: EU 13432 / EN14995 and US ASTM D6400.
Aldo Zanetti, Manager of API Business Unit, stated: 'Customers are increasingly looking for environmentally-friendly solutions for their coffee machines. APINAT®, the innovative bioplastic, is a true expression of API's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. . '