The document discusses a project utilizing bio-energy waste and bioplastics to manufacture biodegradable packaging and recyclable electrical devices. Specifically, it involves using crude glycerol from biodiesel production to plasticize thermoplastic starches, which are then compounded with recycled PVC to produce biobased formulations for injection molding electrical parts and disposable packaging. The project aims to commercialize this green technology while addressing waste issues from both biodiesel production and PVC recycling. It outlines the collaboration between academic and industrial partners in Brazil, Canada, and the US and highlights some technical challenges in developing formulations to meet product specifications.
What are the underlying biases and preconceived notions that we have about the products labelled "bio" or "green"? Are there other “bio”s that we need to be wary of?
Dr Jem's talk will cover bioplastics from a holistic perspective, with a focus on: types of bioplastics, pro's and con's of PLA, how is PLA 'industrially' recycled or composted, innovations in the bioplastics world, other plant-based packaging alternatives, etc.
Dr. Jem received his Ph.D. and 2 Masters degrees in biochemical engineering, and numerous awards in the USA, and worked 15 years in engineering, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies such as Ratheon, Serono, Diversa, with excellent track record with multiple awards. In 2000, he moved back to China to work for biotech and bioplastic companies such as Cargill and NatureWorks PLA. He has served as the China General Manager for Total Corbion PLA JV and previously for Corbion Purac since 2007, and serves as a Visiting Professor for several local Universities.
Daniel's talk will cover the myths of bioplastics and degradation, how bioplastics can allevieate the problem of plastic pollution, and how they can be best used to not cause harm to the environment.
Daniel Gao majored in Biomass Science and Technology at South China University of Technology, where his research focused on applications of bio-based materials. He has had three papers published internationally and issued two patents (one pending). He currently works as an Account Manager in the DSM engineering plastic department, and is in charge of business maintenance and development in South China and Zhejiang province. As a member of DSM Sustainability Ambassadors, he joined One Young World Summit in Bogota in 2017, focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, participates in DSM sustainability activities and is responsible for promoting sustainable product portfolio solutions.
BioBased Engineered Plastic Solutions for Oil and Gas ApplicaationsDuncan Hogg
Biodegradable plastic compounds are used in consumer products on regular bases. Recently the oil and gas industry has started to use degradable metals and plastics to increase efficiency and reduce costs. RTP Co. has developed degradable compounds based on Polylactic Acid (PLA) suitable for O&G completion tools applications. This presentation reviews RTP Co. BioPlastic compounding technology and compounds designed for use in downhole oil and gas components.
Industrial biomaterials 2009—2012 summarises the key findings and inventions developed during the VTT’s Industrial biomaterials spearhead programme. In the field of bio-economy, the Industrial biomaterial spearhead programme focused on renewing industry by means of emerging technologies of materials and chemicals based on non-food biomass, including food side streams, agricultural leftovers and natural material waste fractions.
This publication focuses on the development of novel biopolymers and production technologies based on lignocellulosics, such as hydrolysed sugars, cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin. The spearhead programme’s main achievements include the development of nanocellulose products, new packaging films and barriers from nanocellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, new production methods for hydroxyacids and their polymers like high performance bio-barrier PGA, the development of novel biocomposites for kitchen furniture, and textile fibres from recycled pulp.
What are the underlying biases and preconceived notions that we have about the products labelled "bio" or "green"? Are there other “bio”s that we need to be wary of?
Dr Jem's talk will cover bioplastics from a holistic perspective, with a focus on: types of bioplastics, pro's and con's of PLA, how is PLA 'industrially' recycled or composted, innovations in the bioplastics world, other plant-based packaging alternatives, etc.
Dr. Jem received his Ph.D. and 2 Masters degrees in biochemical engineering, and numerous awards in the USA, and worked 15 years in engineering, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies such as Ratheon, Serono, Diversa, with excellent track record with multiple awards. In 2000, he moved back to China to work for biotech and bioplastic companies such as Cargill and NatureWorks PLA. He has served as the China General Manager for Total Corbion PLA JV and previously for Corbion Purac since 2007, and serves as a Visiting Professor for several local Universities.
Daniel's talk will cover the myths of bioplastics and degradation, how bioplastics can allevieate the problem of plastic pollution, and how they can be best used to not cause harm to the environment.
Daniel Gao majored in Biomass Science and Technology at South China University of Technology, where his research focused on applications of bio-based materials. He has had three papers published internationally and issued two patents (one pending). He currently works as an Account Manager in the DSM engineering plastic department, and is in charge of business maintenance and development in South China and Zhejiang province. As a member of DSM Sustainability Ambassadors, he joined One Young World Summit in Bogota in 2017, focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, participates in DSM sustainability activities and is responsible for promoting sustainable product portfolio solutions.
BioBased Engineered Plastic Solutions for Oil and Gas ApplicaationsDuncan Hogg
Biodegradable plastic compounds are used in consumer products on regular bases. Recently the oil and gas industry has started to use degradable metals and plastics to increase efficiency and reduce costs. RTP Co. has developed degradable compounds based on Polylactic Acid (PLA) suitable for O&G completion tools applications. This presentation reviews RTP Co. BioPlastic compounding technology and compounds designed for use in downhole oil and gas components.
Industrial biomaterials 2009—2012 summarises the key findings and inventions developed during the VTT’s Industrial biomaterials spearhead programme. In the field of bio-economy, the Industrial biomaterial spearhead programme focused on renewing industry by means of emerging technologies of materials and chemicals based on non-food biomass, including food side streams, agricultural leftovers and natural material waste fractions.
This publication focuses on the development of novel biopolymers and production technologies based on lignocellulosics, such as hydrolysed sugars, cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin. The spearhead programme’s main achievements include the development of nanocellulose products, new packaging films and barriers from nanocellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, new production methods for hydroxyacids and their polymers like high performance bio-barrier PGA, the development of novel biocomposites for kitchen furniture, and textile fibres from recycled pulp.
Biopolymers for Paperboard Extrusion Coating and Converting - SPE FlexPackCon...C. Carey Yang, Ph.D.
Biopolymers have shown promising options for sustainable packaging applications. This article presents an overview of challenges and opportunities in biopolymers for paperboard extrusion coating and converting processes. Material properties, extrusion coating process and equipment requirements, regulatory compliance, and downstream converting are reviewed. The latest developments and emerging trends in biopolymer technology and innovation are discussed.
Biopolymers have shown promising options for sustainable packaging applications. This article presents an overview of challenges and opportunities in biopolymers for paperboard extrusion coating and converting processes. Material properties, extrusion coating process and equipment requirements, regulatory compliance, and downstream converting are reviewed. The latest developments and emerging trends in biopolymer technology and innovation are discussed.
EPS Recycling Advancements & Technology InnovationsLawrence Le Roux
Nine Lives Products launched a new recycled
glue product made from a blend of recycled
polystyrene waste and plant-based ingredients.
Using a natural, citrus-based terpene blend that
dissolves the polystyrene waste, shrinking it
by more than 30 times it original size, Glu6 is a
100% recycled content consumer product.
Dilurit® CaR-System - Improvement in deposit controlKurita
Kurita, with a well-known experience in biofilm and deposit control in water and paper systems, approached the situation with the innovative Dilurit® CaR-System. Dilurit® CaR-System is a mild oxidizing biocide in combination with a booster agent. A broad spectrum of efficacy, a long-lasting success and a good compatibility with other paper chemicals such as dyes or optical brighteners are some of the advantages of this technology, developed and patented by Kurita.
With Dilurit® CaR-System you have the following benefits: 1)The microbiological contamination is kept under control . 2)A reduction of the conductivity in the paper machine loop will be achieved. 3)The increase of pH and ORP in the paper machine loop is an additional advantage.
Bioplastic Carry Bags and Garbage Bags Production. Biodegradable, Compostable and Eco-Friendly Carry Bags and Trash Bags Manufacturing Business
Polyethylene is one of the most common forms of plastics used in protective packaging materials. As biodegradable bags are introduced onto the market, polyethylene can soon be completely replaced. Biodegradable bags are typically made out of cornstarch and other natural materials.
The use of biodegradable plastic could come in easily for the use of carrying goods rather than as a primary package. A wider use of such bio degradable materials will make them commercially viable.
Compostable plastic bags dominate the market for biodegradable plastics in Europe. They not only carry goods and biowaste but also the hopes of the bioplastics industry for huge markets in years to come.
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Biopolymers for Paperboard Extrusion Coating and Converting - SPE FlexPackCon...C. Carey Yang, Ph.D.
Biopolymers have shown promising options for sustainable packaging applications. This article presents an overview of challenges and opportunities in biopolymers for paperboard extrusion coating and converting processes. Material properties, extrusion coating process and equipment requirements, regulatory compliance, and downstream converting are reviewed. The latest developments and emerging trends in biopolymer technology and innovation are discussed.
Biopolymers have shown promising options for sustainable packaging applications. This article presents an overview of challenges and opportunities in biopolymers for paperboard extrusion coating and converting processes. Material properties, extrusion coating process and equipment requirements, regulatory compliance, and downstream converting are reviewed. The latest developments and emerging trends in biopolymer technology and innovation are discussed.
EPS Recycling Advancements & Technology InnovationsLawrence Le Roux
Nine Lives Products launched a new recycled
glue product made from a blend of recycled
polystyrene waste and plant-based ingredients.
Using a natural, citrus-based terpene blend that
dissolves the polystyrene waste, shrinking it
by more than 30 times it original size, Glu6 is a
100% recycled content consumer product.
Dilurit® CaR-System - Improvement in deposit controlKurita
Kurita, with a well-known experience in biofilm and deposit control in water and paper systems, approached the situation with the innovative Dilurit® CaR-System. Dilurit® CaR-System is a mild oxidizing biocide in combination with a booster agent. A broad spectrum of efficacy, a long-lasting success and a good compatibility with other paper chemicals such as dyes or optical brighteners are some of the advantages of this technology, developed and patented by Kurita.
With Dilurit® CaR-System you have the following benefits: 1)The microbiological contamination is kept under control . 2)A reduction of the conductivity in the paper machine loop will be achieved. 3)The increase of pH and ORP in the paper machine loop is an additional advantage.
Bioplastic Carry Bags and Garbage Bags Production. Biodegradable, Compostable and Eco-Friendly Carry Bags and Trash Bags Manufacturing Business
Polyethylene is one of the most common forms of plastics used in protective packaging materials. As biodegradable bags are introduced onto the market, polyethylene can soon be completely replaced. Biodegradable bags are typically made out of cornstarch and other natural materials.
The use of biodegradable plastic could come in easily for the use of carrying goods rather than as a primary package. A wider use of such bio degradable materials will make them commercially viable.
Compostable plastic bags dominate the market for biodegradable plastics in Europe. They not only carry goods and biowaste but also the hopes of the bioplastics industry for huge markets in years to come.
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Investigaciones llevadas a cabo en la Escuela vinculadas a la Ingeniería de S...Javier García Molleja
Short presentation about the experimental work developed at the School of Physical Sciences and Nanotechnology in Yachay Tech (Ecuador). Topic: Surface Engineering.
Análisis y gestión de riesgos (Clases 8-4-15 y 16-4-15)Samir Awad Núñez
Presentación de "Análisis y gestión de riesgos", relativa a las clases de los días 8-4-15 y 16-4-15 de la asignatura Tráfico Marítimo y Operaciones Portuarias del sexto curso de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos
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Presentación de la clase del 12 de marzo de 2015 en la asignatura "Tráfico marítimo y operación portuarias", del 6º curso de la carrera de Ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos. En esta ocasión tratamos el tema de la localización de plataformas logísticas
Enjoy your sleep time with this printed night wear gown for women from Indiatrendzs. Made from Cotton, this nighty or night dress as we may call it is easy on the skin and features short sleeve. Look good and feel relaxed by wearing this Printed Sleepwear.
Powerpoint presentation on bioplastics, history of bioplastics, Producing bioplastics, Biodegradable polymers, PHB: case study. producing PHB, History of PHB, Strains to produce PHB, applications of PHB, Companies using PHB, Companies using bioplastics, Current status of Bioplastic, Potential of Bioplastics, Conclusion
Carbios : le recyclage enzymatique des plastiquesPROHELIO
Monsieur Bruno Langlois, Business développement and partnership director, présente la société CARBIOS, entreprise Clermontoise de chimie biologique, spécialisée dans la conception et le développement de procédés enzymatiques en vue d’une biodégradation et un bio recyclage des matières plastiques
Plastics In Packaging Of Drinking Water By Dr. Sania Akhtar CIPET, MysoreIndia Water Portal
Presentation by Dr. Sania Akhtar at the Seminar on Packaged Water Industry in India which was organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on 30th June 2009.
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Process Intensification for future bioprocessingMilliporeSigma
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Process optimization and upstream intensification led to smaller, more efficient biomanufacturing facilities becoming more commonplace, with smaller facilities comprised primarily of single use or hybrid technology capable of producing significant amounts of drug product. Such changes, however, bring new challenges, like managing the supply of huge amounts of cell culture media or buffers within smaller footprints. In this webinar two topics will be addressed that help to intensify upstream and downstream processes and address the challenges of future facilities.
Bulk powders of cell culture media (CCM) or single chemicals often show physical disadvantages. CCM powders with fine particles show high dust formation and poor flowability. In addition, dissolution is time consuming due to floating of light particles on the water surface. For the pursued intensification of upstream processing, media preparation times are becoming a serious bottleneck. This mainly accounts for the much higher media consumption or higher concentrated media formulations for future continuous upstream processes. Granulated material can overcome limitations with CCM powder, while additionally being a viable option to reduce caking of bulk chemicals like buffers.
Buffer production for downstream processing remains a significant portion of the facility footprint, labor needs and equipment cost. As downstream operations are essentially product-mass-based, increased productivity in upstream will lead to a proportional increase in demand for downstream buffers. Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germanty R&D has their expertise in concentration of buffers to improve and streamline buffer management.
Technical presentation on the latest class of environmental friendly class of bio-plastics which are completely degradable and uses low energy. These bio-plastics are widely used in European markets and are being used in food, pharmaceutical and in sanitary products.
Waste Plastic to Oil Conversion. Production of Oil from Waste Plastics and Polythene using Pyrolysis Process. Waste Plastic Pyrolysis
Pyrolysis is the chemical decomposition of organic substances by heating the word is originally coined from the Greek-derived elements pyro "fire" and lysys "decomposition". Pyrolysis is usually the first chemical reaction that occurs in the burning of many solid organic fuels, cloth, like wood, and paper, and also of some kinds of plastic. Anhydrous Pyrolysis process can also be used to produce liquid fuel similar to diesel from plastic waste. Pyrolysis technology is thermal degradation process in the absence of oxygen. Plastic waste is treated in a cylindrical reactor at temperature of 300ºC – 350ºC. Now a day’s plastics waste is very harmful to our nature also for human beings. Plastic is not easily decomposable its affect in fertilization, atmosphere, mainly effect on ozone layer so it is necessary to recycle these waste plastic into useful things. So we recycle this waste plastic into a useful fuel.
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The Bionic waste treatment systems Microfuel and Bio-Elite Fertilizer come together in an integrated waste management concept. The presentation shows how an unusual high level of energy and nutrient recovery from waste can be achieved.
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The present invention relates to new thermoplastic polymeric compositions useful for the production, by hot extrusion, of biodegradable, compostable products and packaging, having at the same time performances and costs comparable to those of products obtained with traditional non-biodegradable thermoplastic polymeric materials, such as polyolefins.
1. "Utilization of Bio-Energy Waste in Bioplastic Formulations to
Manufacture Biodegradable Packaging and Recyclable
Electrical devices ”
FAPESP Week 2012 – Symposiums in Canada & US
Toronto, ON/Canada – October 17, 2012
Carlos A. Correa
Recycling and Bioplastics
Plasmacro / Brazil
André Leclerc
Green Solutions
Ingredion Inc. (Casco) / Canada
2. ISTP-FAPESP Cooperation program 2010-2012
Organization chart
André Leclerc
Project leader
Casco
Allison Sprague
Consultant
Emersa
Dr Roman Blaszczyk
Process engineer
Casco
Dr Michael Sills
Consultant
Ms Colleen Lytton
Assistant Coordinator
Casco
Dr Mohini Sain
Professor & Director
CBBP
Dr Robert Jeng
Fungi taxonomy
Specialist
Dr Lynn He
Senior Researcher
Dr Arturo Rodriguez
Researcher Assistant
Biomaterial
Dr. Carlos Correa
Project leader
Plasmacro
Lucio Mannosso
Business Manager
Corn Products Brazil
Dra Vanessa Alves
ID Specialist
Corn Products Brazil
Lucas Menegatti
Trainee/Process
Plasmacro
Dr. Cristiano de Santi
Assistant Coordinator
Plasmacro
Companies Academic Research Centers
Dr. Alcides Leão
UNESP/Botucatu
Sivoney Souza
Researcher
Dr. Elias Hage
Academic partner
UFSCar
Technical Support
CCDM/IIFQ
3. INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS
Plasmacro is based in São Carlos in the state of Sao
Paulo in Brazil and is part Polikem group. The group
has been on the recycling business over 10 years and
has large experience in reprocessing scrapped plastics
from various sources.
Mission
Find solutions for environmental issues generated by
post-consumer and industrial scraps through innovative
process and products.
5. Level of Complexity
• L= Number of locations (6): São Carlos, Toronto, Trois-
Reviéres/Chicago, Mogi Guaçu, Botucatu and São Paulo.
• P= Number of participants (7): Plasmacro (R&D), UofT
(R&D), Corn Products Brasil (R&D), Casco/Ca (Marketing),
Corn Products International (Higher management), UNESP
(R&D), FAPESP and ISTP (Funding and advisory).
• T= number of processes involved in the project (4): Starch
modification; Starch processing with glycerol; PVC dry
blending; Starch/PVC compounding.
Level of complexity, TLPC exp!
6. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
- Recovery of bioenergy waste;
- Use of o crude glycerol as a plasticizer for
thermoplastic starches;
- Compounding thermoplastic starches with
recycled PVC for application in injection
molding of electrical parts;
- Compounding thermoplastic starches with
bioplastics for applications as disposable
packaging.
8. Growth of glycerol waste from biodiesel
production in Brazil
Biodiesel production in last decades Projections
In cubic meters
In billion
liters
5% of Brazilian diesel is biodiesel
25% of Brazilian petrol is ethanol from sugar cane
9. USES FOR GLYCEROL
(Propane – 1,2,3 triol)
Medicines
Formula and Packaging
of drugs
Food and cosmetics
Humectant
Fabrics
Softener for fibers
Paper
Plasticizer for strenght
And flexibility
Explosives
Fabrication of
Nitrogliceryn (TNT)
Lubricants
Paints and
varnishes
Traditional
New applications - biorefinery
Animal feed
Dust supressor
Fuel for
electricity
generation
Propene for
plastics
Bioadditives
Fuel antifreeze
& antioxidants
Ethylene glycol
antifreeze for car
radiators
Propanediol
Building block for
Polyesters (PTT)
Ethanol from
biotechnology
processes
Starch plasticizer
10. THERMOPLASTIC STARCHES
Starch fragmentation and gelatinization
can be produced by either single or
twin screw extrusion in presence of a
suitable plasticizer (glycerol or/and
water) under controlled temperature,
processing time, shear rate and
lubricants.
Challenge is to optimizing gelatinization
process for modified starches with
crude glycerol for further
compounding with PVC formulations
and other thermoplastics.
A = Amylose (linear)
B = Amylopectine (branched)
11. PVC MARKET
• The global installed capacity for PVC
production is currently about 47.5
million metric tons per year and
expected to grow to 59.1 million
metric tons by 2020.
• Braskem is producing more than one
million tons of PVC resin a year in
Brazil.
• The building sector consumes ¾ of the
whole PVC production and has been
growing at double digits owing to
large incentives in Brazil.
12. Types of Pipe Waste
• Degassing powders: unwanted by recyclers
owing to it’s difficult to handle, - represents
about 1-2% of the overall production;
• Extrusion purguing: hard to reprocess
owing to unknown variations in chemical
composition and degraded material;
• Chips from pipe sawing, hard to recycle
owing to its “fluffy” low density.
• Non-complied pipe connectors from
injection molding (higher quality scrap)
In Brazil, there’s an estimate amount of
500 metric tons/month from pipe waste
13. PROPOSED INNOVATION CONCEPT
FOR G-PVC
(i) 100% recycled material from PVC industrial
waste (mostly pipes);
(ii) Formulations containing thermoplastic starch
from renewable resources;
(iii) Starch plasticized with a residue from
bioenergy (glycerol from biodiesel).
Changes in Brazilian regulations on regard to
electrical/electronic devices was seen as an opportunity to
test a new concept in green/biobased innovation.
14. Prospective Application
Electrical devices in compliance with new Brazilian
Regulations – NBR 14136
Devices in current use to be replaced after 2010
2 and 3 pins plugs and socket according to NBR 14136
15. Technical Challenges to Match Product
Specifications
• Mixing capability of different compounds in the
formulations;
• Matching chemical compatibility and melt rheology;
• Thermal stability during processing;
• Dimensional stability and rigidity of end products;
• Moisture absorption;
• Dielectric strength and inflammability properties.
17. starch
Crude glycerol
(Brazil biodiesel)
Injection molding of electric parts & othersDisposable Packaging
bioreactorfungus
PHB + DDGs
(Canadian/Brazil sources)
DDGs: Distillers Dried Grains solubles
PHB: Polyhydroxybutyrate
PVC: Polyvinylchloride
Recycled PVC
(Canadian/Brazil sources)
Modified Starch
Proprietary UofT
Thermoplastic
Starch (GPS)
Plasmacro LtdaUNESP/Plastitech
Coffee cup lid
Other
pictures
Base trophy
Electric plate
3 components
electric
socket diagram
Plasticizing
CBBP/CPBrazil
18. Preparation of PVC Dry Blend*
Homogenization
4 tons batches
Pipe scrap
from
processors
Sieving
20 Mesh screen
High Speed
Mixer/cooler
*As processed at Plasmacro recycling site in Sao Carlos, Brazil
19. Thermal Processing of Starch + Glycerol
The glycerol plasticized starch (GPS) was produced by Corn Products
International in a pilot plant in Conchal/Brazil using a co-rotating twin-screw
extruder (72mm and L/D40).
Z1 Z2 Z3 Z4 Z5 Z6 Z7 Z8 Z9 Z10
50 110 115 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
Temperature profile
23. Phase morphology affects G-PVC end properties
after
extraction
with HCl
after
extraction
with water
after
extraction
with HCl
Compressed G-PVC with modified
starch
Compressed G-PVC with regular starch
Compressed samples for scanning electron
Microscopy observations
Holes caused by dissolution
of starch lumps and/or
carbonate fillers in recycled PVC
25. Market Issues
• G-PVC can be regarded as a “technology push” (a new product
and technology in search for new markets);
• The proposal was initially focused on injection molding of
electrical devices but PVC market is huge and other markets
are being prospected.
• A clearer picture of how companies deal with disposal of PVC
residues, recycling policies and green approaches in both
countries is required*
*Ecotigre: PVC resin from ethanol
26. CONCLUSIONS
• Dealing with a multi-disciplinary research team
and conciliate academic and industrial interests in
a international environment is not a small
undertake;
• R&D still required on formulation and customized
processing before end products are considered
ready for market;
• Clearer picture on company policies for vinyl
(PVC) waste is a key issue;
• Expand market for long-term applications.
28. • Plasmacro will be responsible for marketing the products using
the existing customers’ network from Polikem group in Brazil.
For the proposed products it’s a new market to be developed.
• Plasmacro does not intend to sell the product directly into the
retail market. This should be done in association thru wholesale
business.
• Price formation for compound formulations is aimed to be kept
below R$1,20 to be competitive on injecton molding market
• For a projection of 50ton/month, a cash flow of around R$
170,000 would be required based on Plasmacro current expenses.
From this amount 70% should be ready available and the
remaining taken from short term loans
G-PVC Project Scope