Case Study: A Plastic Easy to Recycle. 2 Polylactic Acid (PLA) Plastic PLA is a new plastic made from corn instead of oil.

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Polylactic Acid (PLA) Plastic

PLA is a new plastic made from corn instead of oil.

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Lactic acid monomers are converted to polylactic acid polymer

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Common products containing PLA: food packaging, disposable tableware, diapers

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Why are biodegradable plastics like PLA good for the environment?

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