1/25/2021
Sustainability has always been a hot topic. Recently, PLA has been pushed to the forefront. What does the sustainability of plastic products mean? What exactly is PLA? Which consumer markets does it serve? Will consumers pay for these new products? …… Have a good chat with everyone today
Production with recycled materials
Environmental-friendly producing process
Degradable plastic products
PLA(Polylactic acid) is a kind of High Polymer Material. The PLA product can be decomposed by microorganisms into water and Carbon Dioxide. Therefore, it is listed as one of the environmental-friendly materials in 21st century.
However, PLA’s low thermostability has restricted its application in high end manufacturing industries.
Can PLA totally replace traditional plastic?
As the requirement for biodegradable plastics increases, PLA has been greatly applied in food packaging, disposable tableware, and plastic bags.
The low decomposition and pollution of traditional plastic makes it much more possible for PLA to take the dominance in these markets.
The idea of Eco-friendly has become increasingly popular among the consumers who are highly willing to pay for products with PLA packaging.
One investigation reported that 91% consumers preferred environmental-friendly packaging and 82% among them were willing to pay for it.
Solutions for production troubles caused by PLA’s low thermostability
Full-automatic production without additional labor
Best use of production space with optimized design
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