ERT’s range of compostable, biobased and/or biodegradable products will ‘increase the slate of sustainable products we offer our customers’

Nexeo Plastics, a global thermoplastics resin distributor, has announced an agreement with Earth Renewable Technologies, Inc. (ERT), a biotechnology company, to distribute ERT’s BioCompounds in Canada and the United States.

ERT’s range of compostable, biobased and/or biodegradable products will ‘increase the slate of sustainable products we offer our customers’, said Arturo Hoyo, Nexeo Plastics’ Vice President of Product Line Management.

Founded in 2009 in North Carolina, ERT has developed proprietary technology ‘to provide a positive impact on the entire value chain’, as the company states. The company offers a range of PLA-based BioCompounds that are claimed to perform like conventional plastics and suitable for a wide range of uses, including single-use and one-time niche applications, such as bags, bottles and cutlery.

“ERT’s BioCompounds complement the products we already carry and help us close the gap in our renewable solutions line card,” said Hoyo.

ERT’s mission is to develop specialised compounds and additives that impact the performance of plastics transforming consumption towards more sustainable materials.

“We want to make the world more sustainable by improving the availability of sustainable materials that can perform like plastic,” said ERT President Kim Fabri. “Nexeo Plastics’ reach in North America, their understanding of the value of sustainable material, and their growing portfolio of sustainable products make them an ideal partner for us.”

Credits: Business Wire

About Nexeo Plastics

Nexeo Plastics is a leading global thermoplastic resins distributor, representing quality products from world-class suppliers, and serving a diverse customer base across North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. From material selection assistance to identifying supply chain and inventory solutions, we go beyond traditional logistics to provide value-added services across many industries, including automotive, healthcare, packaging, wire and cable, 3D printing and more. Learn more at www.nexeoplastics.com.

About Earth Renewable Technologies

Earth Renewable Technologies, Inc. (ERT) was founded in 2009 with the mission of replacing plastic packaging with biodegradable materials. ERT patented SFRP (Short Fiber Reinforced Polymer), a pioneering technology capable of drastically modifying the performance of biopolymers and delivering previously unknown applications for these materials. Since then, the company has been introducing new technologies to the market, revolutionizing the biopolymer market and allowing companies to truly move towards a circular economy. Learn more at ertbio.com