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Case Study: A Plastic Easy to Recycle

Case Study: A Plastic Easy to Recycle. Polylactic Acid (PLA) Plastic. PLA is a new plastic made from corn instead of oil. What is PLA like?. How is PLA made?. Made from corn starch – sugar – lactic acid Lactic acid monomers are converted to polylactic acid polymer. Common Products.

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Case Study: A Plastic Easy to Recycle

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  1. Case Study: A Plastic Easy to Recycle

  2. Polylactic Acid (PLA) Plastic PLA is a new plastic made from corn instead of oil.

  3. What is PLA like?

  4. How is PLA made? • Made from corn starch – sugar – lactic acid • Lactic acid monomers are converted to polylactic acid polymer

  5. Common Products Common products containing PLA: food packaging, disposable tableware, diapers

  6. PLA Recycling Why are biodegradable plastics like PLA good for the environment?

  7. Green Products What exactly is a green product?

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