“The development of our new EcoG Hi Impact Biocomposite product line has allowed JER Envirotech to expand the footprint of wood polymer composites,” according to Edward Trueman, the company’s president and CEO. Composed of up to 98% recycled plastics and cellulose fiber content, the compounds reportedly combine the flexural strength of biocomposites with the high impact strength needed for applications where biocomposite compounds were not traditionally suited. JER says its impact-modified grades have been tested and approved in non-traditional applications such as recreational sports equipment, toddler toys, outdoor hose reels and brush handles. New applications for these materials which are currently undergoing approval testing include molded bee hives, cutting boards and other kitchen products, and work at a southeast U.S. consumer products company to develop an "eco-friendly" line of bowls and containers which has a minimum of 30% recyclate content.
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