A process of manual, semi-automatic and fully-automated integration of discrete components into a container that results in fast, reliable, cost-effective, and scalable production of composite containers is disclosed. The process can be embodied in manufacturing equipment that has a series of stations and may be called an assembly device. The equipment can produce containers, tubs, canisters, cartridges, etc. which are easily separated into different bio-degradable or compostable parts. Other container types are possible and are contemplated.

Provided are a foam tray for food packaging including a laminated structure of a first foaming layer having an internal moisture absorbent property, and a second foaming layer having an external moisture barrier property, wherein the first foaming layer and the second foaming layer include a biodegradable polymer, and a method for manufacturing the same.

The invention relates to biodegradable polymer packaging films composed of a blend of different biodegradable polymers. These films provide a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic films, offering similar mechanical strength and enhanced biodegradability. The invention outlines the composition, manufacturing process, properties, and applications of the biodegradable films, which decompose under natural environmental conditions, reducing environmental pollution and contributing to a more sustainable packaging solution.

Provided is a vinyl chloride resin composition that is capable of forming a vinyl chloride resin molded product in which tear fusion is suppressed. The vinyl chloride resin composition contains a vinyl chloride resin, a plasticizer, and starch. The vinyl chloride resin composition is preferably used in powder slush molding.

Disclosed are a food grade starch based modeling clay with high elasticity and high ductility and its preparation method, belonging to the technical field of modeling clay preparation. The starch based modeling clay provided by the present disclosure is prepared from the following formula components: 160-180 parts of starch, 140-160 parts of water, 10-15 parts of a food grade stabilizer, 10-15 parts of edible salt, 0-10 parts of hydrophilic colloid, 0.6-0.8 parts of a preservative, 40-60 parts of a food grade plasticizer, 6-10 parts of food grade white oil, and 4-8 parts of edible pigment. The starch includes one or a combination of more of cassava starch, wheat starch, and glutinous rice starch. The present disclosure, through combined use of the starch and the hydrophilic colloid, makes the prepared starch based modeling clay have good viscoelasticity and ductility, and good in storage stability, safe and non-toxic.

In one aspect, there is provided a composition comprising a waste particulate material and a biodegradable polymer; wherein the biodegradable polymer comprises a thermoplastic polymer; a weight portion of said biodegradable polymer within said composition is between 10 and 50%; and wherein said composition is flowable at a temperature between 100 and 220 C.. Furthermore, shaped articles derived from the composition and method of manufacturing thereof are also provided.

The present document discloses a method of determining thickness of a wet film, in particular of microfibrillated cellulose. The method comprises conveying said film (20) in a wet state on a conveyor (10) having a conveyor width, the wet film having a film width which is less than the conveyor width, providing a laser projection (1511) across a film edge, acquiring a series of images, each depicting an area of the conveyor, wherein the laser projection, a portion of the film and a portion of an exposed conveyor surface are visible, and using at least some of said images to determine at least one of a film thickness and a film thickness distribution across the film width. The document also discloses a method of forming a film, in particular a microfibrillated cellulose film, and a device for producing such film.

The present invention relates to drinking straws that are made from biodegradable material or bioplastics. The process to manufacture the present invention can use waste lipid wax byproducts. The present invention can incorporate chemical modification of corn or hemp fiber waste, and is comprised of wax byproduct, xanthan gum, carnauba wax and stearic acid. Stearin, hardener and plasticizers are mixed with corn or soy wax. A binder ingredient can be added to the waxes and fiber mixture, resulting in a smooth and hard, durable and biodegradable material with a high melting point. This material is then processed using an extrusion method, whereby the mixed ingredients are forced through an opening in a perforated plate or die with a design specific to form a straw, and then cut into a specific size by blades. The extruder consists of a large, rotating screw tightly fitting within a stationary barrel, at the end of which is the die. Extrusion enables mass production of food via a continuous, efficient system that ensures uniformity of the final product.

A multi-layer polymer film comprising at least one middle layer A, the polymeric constituents of which are soluble in aqueous solution, and at least one substantially water-impermeable covering layer B or C arranged above and/or below the at least one middle layer A, wherein the layers A, B and C independently of each other in each case comprise at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one of the covering layers B and C comprises at least one polyhydroxyalkanoate. Processes for the production of the multi-layer polymer film according to the invention and its use for the production of molded parts, films or bags are furthermore presented and described.

The resin composition of the present invention comprises 40 to 98 parts by mass of a modified starch (A), 2 to 60 parts by mass of a polyvinyl alcohol (B) having a degree of saponification of 75.0 mol % or more, and optionally a clay (C), wherein the total content of the (A), (B) and (C) is 100 parts by mass, and the peak temperature of tan in measurement of dynamic viscoelasticity in a range of 20 C. to 150 C. is 128 C. or lower.