The company gained recognition for its utilization of various types of plastics, both recycled and non-recycled, to create high-quality products. The company would like to find a solution that removes some or all of the plastic keeping acceptable mechanical resistance, and selecting a material suitable for large-scale production of FMCGs/CPGs.

The company would like to substitute or replace the following current solutions for these applications: Plastic parts and Natural wood parts. 

The objective is to maintain the necessary integrity and performance while enhancing specific characteristics. By strategically reducing or eliminating certain elements and optimizing the composition to prioritize essential components, the company seeks to improve the overall quality of their offerings. This enhancement will elevate their competitiveness in the market and appeal to customers who prioritize superior performance and enhanced features.

Must Haves:

• Extrudable
• Flexural modulus (ISO 178) > 1500 MPa 
• Compliant withTOY Safety Directive(EN 71)

Nice To Haves:

• Process extrusion temperature below 100°C 
• Ability to be foamed
• Material that can be easily colored
• Sustainable, bio-based, biodegradable product
• Material which can be supplied in large quantities (>1000 Tons per year)
• Solution that can be affordable and cost-effective for FMCG/CPG industrial production 

Discarded Solutions :

• Commodity plastics (PE, PP, PS, ABS, PLA…) regardless the origin ( virgin, recycled, bio-based 
  plastics )
• Highly filled plastic compounds (ex. of materials used in composite decking boards, WPC…) 
• Material indicating to be processed and needs to be dried in the end

Applicants have the opportunity to engage in various desired business relationships, including R&D contracts, technology licensing, joint development, supply agreements, and patent sales. 

Moreover, successful proposals stand to benefit from an extended collaboration business contract for prototype development. This could potentially lead to ongoing partnerships geared towards technology transfer and scaling up.