The difference between the ingredients of CPLA and PLA tableware products. With the improvement of environmental awareness, the demand for degradable tableware is increasing. Compared with traditional plastic tableware, CPLA and PLA tableware have become more popular environmentally friendly products on the market due to their biodegradable and compostable properties. So, what is the difference between the ingredients of CPLA and PLA tableware? Let’s do a popular science introduction below.
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First, let’s take a look at the ingredients of CPLA. The full name of CPLA is Crystallized Poly Lactic Acid. It is a material mixed with polylactic acid (Poly Lactic Acid, referred to as PLA) and reinforcing agents (such as mineral fillers). PLA, as the main ingredient, is more common among eco-friendly materials. It is produced by fermenting starch from renewable plants such as cornstarch or sugarcane. PLA tableware is made of pure PLA material. PLA tableware is naturally degradable and is also a very eco-friendly material. Since the source of PLA is mainly plant raw materials, it will not cause pollution to the environment when it decomposes in the natural environment.
Second, let’s take a look at the degradability of CPLA and PLA tableware ingredients. Both CPLA and PLA tableware are biodegradable materials, and they can decompose in the appropriate environment. However, because certain reinforcing agents are added to the CPLA material to make it more crystalline, CPLA tableware takes longer to degrade. PLA tableware, on the other hand, degrades relatively quickly, and it generally takes several months to several years to completely degrade.
Third, let’s talk about the difference between CPLA and PLA tableware in terms of compostability. Due to the natural degradability of PLA materials, it can be composted under suitable composting conditions and eventually decompose into fertilizers and soil amendments, providing more nutrients to the environment. Due to its high crystallinity, CPLA tableware degrades relatively slowly, so it may take longer in the composting process.
Fourth, let’s take a look at the environmental performance of CPLA and PLA tableware. Whether it is CPLA or PLA tableware, they can effectively replace traditional plastic tableware, thereby reducing environmental pollution. Due to its degradable properties, using CPLA and PLA tableware can reduce the generation of plastic waste and reduce damage to the natural environment. In addition, because CPLA and PLA are made from renewable plants, their production process is relatively eco-friendly.
Fifth, we need to understand whether there is any difference in the use of CPLA and PLA tableware. CPLA tableware is relatively resistant to high temperatures and oil. This is due to the addition of some reinforcing agents when making CPLA tableware, which increases the crystallinity of the material. When using PLA tableware, you need to pay attention to avoid the effects of high temperature, grease and other factors. In addition, because CPLA tableware is made by high-temperature hot pressing, its shape is relatively stable and not easy to deform. PLA tableware generally uses injection molding technology, which can produce containers and tableware of various shapes.
Finally, let’s summarize the differences between CPLA and PLA tableware ingredients. CPLA tableware is a highly crystalline material mixed with polylactic acid and reinforcing agents. It has good high temperature resistance and oil resistance. PLA tableware is made of pure PLA material, which decomposes quickly and is easy to compost. However, care should be taken to avoid using it under high temperature and grease conditions. Whether it is CPLA or PLA tableware, they are both biodegradable and compostable eco-friendly products, which can effectively reduce the environmental pollution caused by plastic waste.
We hope that through the above popular science introduction, you can better understand the differences between the ingredients of CPLA and PLA tableware products. Choose MVI ECOPACK eco-friendly tableware and do your part to protect the environment.
Post time: Oct-23-2023Especially when it comes to packaging in the catering sector, environmentally friendly materials should represent a sensible alternative to plastic. Petroleum-based plastic products have long since become absolutely unnecessary – even without an EU ban. From palm leaves to cardboard to stable products made from bagasse, Wisefood offers consumers and catering operators a wide range of sustainable crockery, cutlery, cups and packaging. Again and again one hears about CPLA in connection with sustainability. But hardly anyone knows what actually lies behind this term.
PLA as the basis for CPLA
To understand what CPLA is, you first have to know what PLA – the basis of CPLA – is all about. PLA, the abbreviation for polylactide, is a synthetic polymer that consists of renewable raw materials and is therefore considered a sustainable bioplastic. PLA is also biodegradable. PLA is obtained from starchy plants such as corn or beets. The starch is extracted from these plants and converted into lactic acid by microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria. Thanks to its stable structure, it can be used in many ways, for example as an inner coating for disposable coffee cups, packaging material, cutlery or straws.
But there are now alternatives for cups and bowls with PLA inner coatings, such as the stable paper cups with water-based inner coating from Wisefood.
PLA becomes CPLA
For the production of CPLA, up to 30% talcum powder is added to the lactic acids, which allows the lactic acids to crystallize. This creates a non-transparent, but quite hard and stable granulate - the so-called crystallized polylactic acid - CPLA for short.
This is far more heat-resistant than its predecessor PLA and even tolerates temperatures of up to around 85°C, which is why it is recommended as packaging material for hot drinks and food. In addition, it is just as compostable as the clear PLA. It therefore has a number of advantages and is therefore quite versatile in the to-go area and event catering - just like PLA.
But: CPLA cutlery is considered a typical disposable product and is therefore also affected by the plastic ban. CPLA packaging, on the other hand, is regarded as a transport container and may continue to be used.
Wisefood turns alternatives into superlatives
The word "alternative" always sounds a bit like a substitute and second choice. But when it comes to environmental protection, climate friendliness and sustainability, Wisefood is no longer just about alternatives. Rather, it is important to us that sustainable and environmentally friendly living and working become a matter of course. We therefore see the topic of sustainability and our products made from bagasse and other renewable raw materials not just as a mere alternative to the conventional overexploitation of our nature.
And that's why we don't make any compromises when it comes to the sustainable production of disposable packaging and disposable tableware. From cultivation to the manufacturing process to environmentally friendly disposal, we see ourselves as responsible. Because there is no alternative for our planet! With our menu boxes made from bagasse and other bagasse products, we also promote the organic cultivation of renewable raw materials.
We offer a wide range of different materials and products such as lunch boxes , disposable cups, plates , bowls and more. Because at Wisefood, sustainability and practicality always go hand in hand.
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More natural and environmentally friendly: packaging made from bagasse
At Wisefood there are enough sensible plastic alternatives in the form of practical and sustainable disposable products. The plastic and non-toxic plates, bowls and packaging made from bagasse are particularly popular.
The bagasse made from organic sugar cane is one of the most environmentally friendly, sustainable and harmless materials of all and is therefore one of the absolute favorites at Wisefood. For the transport and consumption of hot and cold food, bagasse crockery is just the thing for the to-go area of restaurants, cafes, catering, food trucks and more.
The heat-resistant plates, mugs and bowls in different sizes can also be stacked and are therefore extremely space-saving - a great advantage not only for the catering trade.
Another difference to the bioplastics PLA and CPLA, both of which are manufactured in engineered laboratories:
The bagasse, made from just a few organic ingredients, is usually still made in its country of origin and therefore supports the people who work and live there.
And the best:
The bagasse, which is made from the fibers of the sugar cane that is grown anyway, is 100% compostable and can be disposed of in the compost heap or in the organic waste bin. In just a few weeks, this natural packaging material becomes new earth again.
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Plastic waste - the most important facts briefly explained
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Investigation of the ecological importance of single-use beverage cups in out-of-home consumption and possible measures to reduce consumption
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