In this video, we explore recycling PLA waste from failed 3D prints and expired filament reels. Using an oven-safe silicone ...

In the bio-based plastics space, polylactic acid (PLA) has proven to be one of the most promising polymers because of its versatile applications ranging from disposable cutlery and degradable sutures ...

A group of recycling organizations is calling for NatureWorks to halt expansion of its bio-based polylactic acid in bottles until the bio-resin’s recyclability has been demonstrated. Members of the ...

The global issue of plastic waste has prompted scientists to seek innovative solutions for recycling. Single-use plastics, notorious for their environmental impact, require new methods for efficient ...

Biocor LLC, Concord, Calif., has been launched as a company designed to buy, aggregate and process post-consumer polylactic acid (PLA), the plant-based bioplastic that has been used to make food trays ...