PLA biodegradable raw material
10.0 USD
| Min. Order: | 5 Ton |
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| Payment Terms: | Paypal, L/C, D/P, D/A, T/T, WU, Money Gram |
| Place of Origin: | Guangdong |
Company Profile
| Location: | Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (Mainland) |
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| Business Type: | Manufacturer, Trading Company |
Product Detail
| Delivery Date: | Delivery time within 7 days |
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Product Description
What is PLA?
PLA is a compostable thermoplastic derived from plant extracts like cornstarch or sugarcane and is carbon-neutral, edible and biodegradable. It's a more natural alternative to fossil fuels, but it's also a virgin (new) material that has to be extracted from the environment. PLA disintegrates completely when it breaks down rather than crumbling into harmful micro-plastics.
PLA is made by growing a crop of plants, like corn, and then is broken down into starch, protein and fiber to create PLA. While this is a much less harmful extraction process than traditional plastic, which is created through fossil fuels, this is still resource-intensive and one criticism of PLA is it takes away land and plants that are used to feed people.