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Smart Plastic Technologies (SPTek) is a B-Corporation, launched in 2016. SPTek has developed sustainable polymer additives to provide end-of-life solutions for plastics and to support health and wellness for packaging food products, plus a wide array of additional applications. All development has been done in cooperation with leading global laboratories. SPTek manufactures multiple additives including Eclipse™, a polymer technology that causes plastic to fully bioassimilate.
Our performance additives serve to reduce environmental impact while profoundly enhancing the behavior and beneficial properties of plastic. Visit each page to deeply expand your knowledge of each additive we offer.
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Our performance additives serve to reduce environmental impact while profoundly enhancing the behavior and beneficial properties of plastic. Visit each page to deeply expand your knowledge of each additive we offer.
The world of sustainability is large and vast. Here you will find sustainability concepts that help contextualize our industry and the reason we created Smart Plastic Technologies. Dive into each subject to expand your understanding of key sustainability concepts.
This list features critical sustainability questions and their answers, helping to provide context to our business model and the technology we develop.
Plastic is ubiquitous and plays an integral role in our global economy. Smart Plastic’s current lineup of products and additives provide immediate solutions to address plastic and food waste, with significant research and development targeting long-term solutions.
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Currently, we offer SPTek OYSTERPLUS™, an additive that reduces the environmental impact of conventional plastic with bio-based carbon sourced from oyster shells. This technology improves the mechanical characteristics of plastic, reduces processing times, temperatures and the dependence on fossil fuel-based resins.
At Smart Plastic, we understand the importance of a transition to bio-based plastics and this is reflected in our research and development activities. We see the potential for mass adoption of drop-in solutions and are continually working with our strategic and technical partners to deliver market-ready alternatives.
Learn more about OYSTERPLUS™ here.
Currently, our SPTek ECLIPSE™ Stretch Film (patent pending) is satisfying a major market gap and has become our best-selling product. This product has addressed a critical gap in the shipping and transportation industry by providing a sustainable alternative to conventional stretch film for load containment without sacrificing on performance.
This glossary features critical definitions, concepts, and knowledge to help you in your sustainability journey.
Refers to material that is made from renewable sources.
Not causing damage to the environment, taking into account the complete lifecycle of a product or service.
A form of marketing spin designed to disguise the true environmental impact of a company’s products or initiatives.
Throwing an item in your recycling bin hoping it can be recycled.
