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Reasons, Obstacles and Tips for Finding Alternative Plastics

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By Ben Howe

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When hurricanes Katrina and Rita dealt heavy blows to the petrochemical industry, finding alternative plastics was a hot topic. The resulting supply chain interruptions and price increases triggered numerous searches for alternative plastics. Aside from the post-hurricane scrambling, there are other, more common reasons for finding alternative materials that you may encounter from time to time; either your parts need improvement, the material you've been using doesn't exist anymore, or you've been asked to cut costs yet again. Whatever the reason, it's time to start looking for another resin.

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