PLA compostable resin

Introduction

PLA Compostable Resins are made from biodegradable materials and are an ideal alternative to traditional fossil-fuel based resins.  PLA Compostable Resins have applications in various fields and are fully degradable into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass in a compost environment.

Degradation Principle

The PLA Compostable resin is derived out of  a mixture of modified polymer PLA and other biological materials. Its degradation process is divided into two phases:

Phase 1: PLA Compostable resin undergoes hydrolysis in either a natural environment or under composting conditions (high temperatures and humidity).

Phase 2: Microbial decomposition of the resin occurs resulting in carbon dioxide and water.

Economic Viability

ª  Raw ingredient cost is stable relative to cost of fossil-fuel based resins.

ª  Can be manufactured using existing thermoforming equipment and procedures

ª  Reduced processing temperatures result in lesser manufacturing expenses.

Compostability

ª  Fully bio-degradable under composting conditions in 60-180 days yielding no chemical residues.

ª  Disposable with food waste; no separation  or triage required.

Sustainability

ª  Developed from bio-starch, no petroleum-base materials present in main feedstock

ª  Greenhouse gas reduction

Comparison with other Bio-Based Plastics

ª  Top quality performance and rigidity

ª  Superior thermal resistance

ª  Non-brittle