What Is PLA and CPLA

by Sunny Ou Eco-Friendly Packaging for Food and Drinks

In this article, you will learn the difference between PLA and CPLA. Both of them are plant-based material. 100% biodegradable and compostable, plastic-free and eco-friendly.

What Is PLA?

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a new type of biodegradable material, made from starch raw materials proposed by renewable plant resources (such as corn). It has good biodegradability. After use, it can be completely degraded by microorganisms in nature, and finally carbon dioxide and water are generated without polluting the environment. This is very beneficial to environmental protection and is recognized as an environmentally friendly material.

What Products Is the PLA suitable for?

The absolutely harmless characteristics of polylactic acid to the human body make PLA have unique advantages in the field of disposable products such as disposable tableware and food packaging materials. Its ability to be completely biodegradable also meets the high environmental protection requirements of countries around the world, especially the European Union, the United States and Japan.

MVI ECOPACK provides a full range of products made of biodegradable PLA materials, including PLA cold drink cup/smoothies cup, PLA U shape cup, PLA ice cream cup, PLA portion cup, PLA Deli cup and PLA salad bowl, made of safe and environmentally friendly materials to ensure safety and health. PLA cups are strong alternatives to oil-based plastics. 100% biodegradable PLA cups are the premium choice for your businesses.

We offer PLA flat lids and domed lids with different diameters (45mm-185mm) to fit these eco-friendly PLA cups.

What Are the Characteristics of Our PLA Cups?

Cup mouth

The cup mouth is round and smooth without breaking, and the thickened material makes it more reliable to use.

Thickened bottom of the cup

The thickness is sufficient, the stiffness is good, and the smooth lines outline a nice cup shape.

Environmentally friendly

With high quality and high transparency, each cup is inspected and selected. It is degradable and meets the requirements of environmental protection.

Exquisite

Newly improved, made of PLA material, the cup is thick and stiff, suitable for milk tea shops, juice shops, cold drinks shops, western restaurants, dessert shops, fast food restaurants, hotels and other occasions.

What Are the Features of PLA Cups?

• Made from PLA

• Biodegradable

• Plastic Free

• Eco-friendly

• Odorless & non-toxic

•Temperature range -20°C to 40°C

• Moisture-proof & corrosion-resistant

• A variety of models for choice

• LOGO customization

• Custom printing possible

• Certified by BPI, OK COMPOST, FDA, SGS

What Is CPLA?

CPLA (Crystalline Polylactic Acid): It is a combination of PLA (70-80%, chalk (20-30%)) and other biodegradable additives. It is a new type of bio-based renewable bsing renewable plant resources (corn, cassava, etc..), made from the extracted starch raw materials, which can be completely degraded to generate carbon dioxide and water, and is recognized as an environmentally friendly material. Through PLA crystallization, our CPLA products can withstand high temperatures up to 85° without deformation.

MVI-ECOPACK eco-friendly CPLA cutlery made from renewable natural corn starch, heat-resistant to 185°F, any color is available, 100% compostable and biodegradable in 180 days. Our CPLA knives, forks and spoons have passed BPI, SGS, FDA certification.

At MVI ECOPACK, Quality Is Our Advantage

We have been committed to providing customers with high-quality eco-friendly products at affordable prices.