Polylactic Acid or PLA is a bio-sourced plastic derived from renewable resources like cornstarch or sugar cane. Polylactic Acid is carbon-neutral, edible, biodegradable, and has characteristics similar to polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), or polystyrene (PS).
More on PLA
- PLA production uses 65% less energy than producing traditional plastics and creates 68% fewer greenhouse gases.
- Expected to biodegrade within 6-12 months.
- Biodegradable under industrial composting conditions, starting with the chemical hydrolysis process, followed by microbial digestion, to ultimately degrade the PLA.
- Can be incinerated, leaving no residue and producing 19.5 MJ/kg (8,368 btu/lb) of energy.
- The least preferable option is landfilling because PLA degrades very slowly in ambient temperatures.
Features of our Products
100% compostable
Chemical and toxic-free
100% plant-based; made of PLA, PBAT, and Cornstarch
Natural and carbon-neutral
Suitable for both hot and cold food & beverages
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