Nuxit
Nuxit is a 100% biodegradable material made from waste walnut shells.
The innovative circular material is currently used to make toys and baby products. It serves as a great alternative to thermoplastic and petroleum-derived materials.
Production process
The raw material, i.e. walnut shells, is sourced locally from food production chains. It is processed using grinding, thermoforming and sanding techniques.
The social aspect of collecting and preparing raw material is considered by involving marginalized social groups in the first stages of the process.
Material properties
The material is developed from organic nut waste and integrated with bio-binders, thus providing a fully biodegradable and sustainable bio-composite.
The Reborn range of Nuxit materials consists of baby products with a short life span, which can later be discarded guilt-free or even planted hence providing nutrients to the soil.
The material is strong, smooth and warm to the touch.
Technical properties of the material are based on executed tensile strength, hardness and breakage tests. The resulting values are close to those of conventional thermoplastic, hence the same injection moulding processes can be used with the Nuxit material.
It can be reshaped by reheating process at high temperatures.
Breakage resistance is 1,2 Joule.
Thickness is adaptable, but the best results are reached with thicknesses between 5mm – 30mm.
It can be cut, drilled, engraved and sanded.
Along with baby products, Nuxit is also suitable for indoor furniture and decoration.
Circular features
The toy industry is one of the most plastic-intensive industries in the world. To solve this problem, Nuxit provides an organic and safe material that can be used to manufacture children’s products instead.
Nuxit is derived from waste nut shells discarded by the food industry. It is a natural material that does not contain synthetic or toxic binders. It breaks down without intensive processing and can be simply planted.
When in contact with microorganisms, it biodegrades in 4-5 months and can also be reintegrated into the manufacturing operation at the end of its life.
Raw Materials
- Walnut shells
- Bio-binders
- Shellac
Afterlife Plan
- Biodegradable
- Can be planted, thus providing nutrients to the soil
Availability
Europe
Supplier
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