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Case Study: A Plastic Easy to Recycle
Case Study: A Plastic Easy to Recycle
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Polylactic Acid (PLA) Plastic
PLA is a new plastic made from corn instead of oil.
What is PLA like?
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How is PLA made?Made from corn starch – sugar – lactic acid
Lactic acid monomers are converted to polylactic acid polymer
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Common Products
Common products containing PLA: food packaging, disposable tableware, diapers
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PLA Recycling
Why are biodegradable plastics like PLA good for the environment?
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Green Products
What exactly is a green product?
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