Features

• Biodegradable plastic from plants breaks down into water and carbon dioxide
• Polylactic acid *1, a plastic derived from plants such as corn, is the main raw material. Compared to petroleum-based plastics, polylactic acid is less dependent on depletable resources, making it an environmentally friendly product that contributes to the formation of a recycling-oriented society.
• When processed in an appropriate environment, such as a composter *2, hydrolysis by the influence of temperature and humidity, followed by biodegradation by microorganisms, ultimately results in almost all decomposition to water and carbon dioxide.
• Because polylactic acid emits less CO2 during combustion than other plastics, it contributes to CO2 reduction.
• *1: Polylactic acid is a biomass plastic made from starch and sugar produced by plants. It is a biodegradable plastic that is broken down by microorganisms in a well-conditioned environment. *2: Compost is a composting system that uses microorganisms to ferment and decompose organic materials such as kitchen waste, fallen leaves, and dead grass.