what is plant based plastic?
Produced from ethanol made from sugar cane, plant-based polyethylene (PE) offers the same performance as fossil PE: resistance, water-tightness, adherence. Vegetal OriginÂ® products may contain up to 95% plant-based plastic. Recyclable, this plant-based plastic does not disrupt the recycling platforms.
This is part of our ongoing series to help consumers better understand chemicals, chemistry, and product formulations. We translate the science, bust the myths, and give you an honest assessment, so you can make informed choices for your family! Ingredient: Plant-based PLA (aka: âpolylactide (PLA) biopolymer resinâ) What it is: PLA is a plant-based plastic and ours is made from dextrose (sugar) derived from corn.
Updated December 23, 2016. Polylactic acid (PLA), a plastic substitute made from fermented plant starch (usually corn) is quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics.