A Fraunhofer ICT concept for expanded polylactic acid (EPLA) foam core surfboard.

Natural fibre panels produced in a single step involving compression and injection moulding. Fibres are typically hemp, flax, jute or kenaf, mixed with polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester, which melt when heat and pressure is applied locking them in place. The over-moulding is with PP for integration and added stiffness.

Bio-based panels used in automotive interior applications, such as this compressed nonwoven natural fibre instrument panel topper, are replacing glass filled and wood filled polypropylene (PP-GF and PP-WF) materials. They offer superior strength to weight combined with impact resistance. Fibres are typically hemp, flax, jute or kenaf, mixed with PP or polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester, which melt when heat and pressure is applied locking them in place. Moulded by Weav3D.

Plntprtct phone cases by A Good Company are made with a mix of polylactic acid (PLA), polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) - two types of biodegradable polyester - hemp, flax and cellulose. The material is industrially compostable and recyclable. Image A Good Company.