Resilient renewable composites and method of making

Abstract

A renewable composite used a structural component in furniture is provided along with a method of making the same. The renewable composite comprises a biodegradable composition capable of receiving and retaining staples and other fasteners. The biodegradable composition includes a mixture of a resilient material and a base resin, wherein the base resin comprises a protein or starch-based resin and one or more strengthening agents. The method comprises providing the base resin, providing the resilient material; mixing the resilient material with the base resin to form a homogeneous mixture of a biodegradable composition; drying or pre-curing the biodegradable composition; and forming a renewable composite in the shape of a structural component. Optionally, the biodegradable composition may be subjected to pre-form molding.

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