P.L.A.

PLA is an exciting new resin offering an alternative to P.ET and looks like its rival. PLA (Polymerised lactic acid)presently is derived primarily from harvested corn which is then broken down to isolate corn sugar (dextrose). The dextrose is then processed into the end product which is PLA resin from which bottles are blown. PLA bottles are mainly used for bottled water and juice.

The main benefits of PLA bottles are:

They are biodegradable in industrial composting conditions within 45/90 days
and this benefits the environment through minimising the impact on landfills
They are environmentally friendly as a result
They are made from a plentiful non-depleting source
They use 20-50 percent less carbon fuels to produce
They are not derived from petroleum the traditional source for plastic bottles and packaging