Natureworks
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
- Is PLA food safe? Yes—Ingeo™ PLA meets strict safety standards.
- What is PLA made of? It’s derived from natural sugars.
- 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:
- Food Packaging: clear food containers, disposable foodservice items, packaging films and trays, etc.
- 3D Printing Filament: used for prototypes, models, consumer products, etc.
- Textiles & Fibers: clothing fibers, nonwoven fibers
