Natureworks Ingeo

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What is Ingeo™ PLA?

Back in 1989, NatureWorks had a big, crazy idea. What if they could turn greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide into products? NatureWorks got to work, looking to plants for inspiration. It took a lot of hard thinking and some real innovation, but today Ingeo™ polymers are valued for their unique properties and found in products from coffee capsules to electronics.

How Ingeo™ PLA is Made

Nature looks at greenhouse gases, like atmospheric carbon, as a feedstock, a raw material. It's what trees, plants, and coral reefs, are built from. At NatureWorks, we're doing the same thing – using our best technologies to turn greenhouse gases into a portfolio of polylactic acid (PLA) performance materials called Ingeo™ PLA.

Common Questions About PLA

1. Is PLA food safe? Yes—Ingeo™ PLA meets strict safety standards.

2. What is PLA made of? It’s derived from natural sugars.

3. Is PLA biodegradable? In industrial composting environments, yes—Ingeo™ PLA breaks down into natural elements, making it an eco-friendly choice for sustainable design.

Common PLA Applications:

1. Food Packaging: clear food containers, disposable foodservice items, packaging films and trays, etc.

2. 3D Printing Filament: used for prototypes, models, consumer products, etc.

3. Textiles & Fibers: clothing fibers, nonwoven fibers

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