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PLA sheet
Grounded’s PLA sheet is a bio-based, compostable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a bio-based polymer made from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane, offering a reduced carbon solution for food and consumer goods packaging. Available in multiple thicknesses, it provides excellent clarity, strength, and thermoformability, making it compatible with various packaging applications and automated production lines.Unlike conventional plastics, PLA is industrially compostable, breaking down under controlled conditions to help reduce plastic waste and support circular packaging systems. Ideal for food trays, clamshell containers, and other packaging formats.
Finishes
Uncoated
Options
Transparent film
Sustainability
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The Good
- Compostable (or biodegradable) in industrial compost conditions
- Does not break down into micro-plastic particles
- The use of compostable materials in food service packaging aids in the development a functioning circular economic system. This is particularly important for packaging with high levels of contamination from food and beverage products
- The increased use of compostable materials creates market demand that will lead to the development of important composting infrastructure
- Reduces reliance on fossil fuels and increases the use of renewable plant-based materials
- Promoting the development of a composting waste stream also helps to address the problem of the excess waste to the landfill (in the form of food scraps) which has a significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions
The Bad
- More expensive than virgin and recycled plastic materials
- Despite the exciting opportunity compostable packaging represents to develop a productive circular economy, currently rates of composting are low
- If compostable bioplastics end up in a landfill, over time they will generate methane, a greenhouse gas far worse for the environment than carbon dioxide- There is a lot of misinformation in relation to compostable materials and they lack universally-accepted labeling and certification standards.
Raw materials
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