PLA (polylactic acid) is obtained from renewable and natural resources made from any sugar such as corn, cassava, sugar beets, and sugarcane. PLA is attractive recently because it is an entirely biodegradable material that leaves no trace on landfill sites. PLA is a biodegradable polymer, meaning that PLA products will break down without the need for landfill space when composted at the end of their life. PLA also has a lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics made with oil, resulting in a 75% reduction in greenhouse gasses emissions and a 50% reduction in non-renewable energy usage during manufacturing PLA compared to other polymers.