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1041 Food Sciences Building ⎜ Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 ⎜ (515) 294-0160 ⎜ www.biocom.iastate.edu
Polymers Environmental Calculator
03-30-12
Easily compare costs and eco-profiles of plasticsThe Polymers Environmental Calculator is a user-friendly, web-based
application designed to calculate and compare processing costs,
energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions of various
petroleum and biobased plastics.
With easy navigation, the Polymers Environmental Calculator guides
you through the process step-by-step to quickly generate comparison
reports without entering an enormous amount of data. Add your
product’s specifications, such as part size and overhead costs, and use
or modify the built-in model assumptions.
Because the Polymers Environmental Calculator is a web-based
application, you have access anytime, anywhere.
The Polymers Environmental Calculator will be available June 1, 2012.
Visit www.biocom.iastate.edu/pec for more information.
KEY FEATURES
• Web-based application
• User-friendly graphical interface
• Works on all major web browsers
• Access anytime, anywhere
• No costly implementation
• Print out detailed comparison reports
NAVIGATION
Navigate quickly between input windows. Navigation panel is collapsible.
PLASTICS
Select from 12 common petroleum and biobased plastics with the option to add more or enter specific grade information from suppliers.
WORK AREA
Large, graphical interface lets you enter data quickly and easily.
The Polymers Environmental Calculator is supported by USDA Biopreferred, Nypro, M-Base Engineering + Software GmbH, and Iowa State University Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and Center for Crops Utilization Research. Software design and implementation provided by M-Base and Nypro.