Solegear Bioplastic Technologies Inc. has been granted US Patent 9,416,255 titled “Compositions Comprising Polylactic Acid, Bentonite, and Gum Arabic”. The patent broadly covers the synthesis of bio-based additives along with polylactic acid (“PLA”) to deliver a number of key performance characteristics required for rigid packaging and durable goods applications.
This proprietary technology enables Solegear to reformulate everyday products and packaging using plant-based materials that deliver equal or better performance than traditional petroleum-based plastics. Technology from the patent is used in the development of Solegear’s good naturedTM brand of home and office organization products. Independently verified by the USDA BioPreferred® program, good naturedTM products contain an industry-leading 85% plant-based material and no BPAs, phthalates or other potentially harmful additives.
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