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STEON™ – Plant-Waste Biodegradable Plastic

By: OAFE Inc.
Gold

Category: Energy & Climate Resiliency

Sub-Category: Waste-to-Value Material Systems

STEON is a biodegradable plastic made from plant waste like leaves, coffee grounds, and rice husks. It offers strong performance, rapid biodegradability, and 6.3% lower cost than PLA while cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 78%. Compatible with injection and extrusion, STEON is a scalable and sustainable alternative to petroleum plastics. 

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