Natural polymer

NatureWorks PLA™ is a cost-effective, natural polymer alternative to synthetic materials. Made from annually renewable resources such as corn, NatureWorks offers physical properties that are competitive to petroleum-based plastics. It is currently used to make film and thermoformed containers such as cups, food containers and candy wrappers.

NatureWorks PLA™ is a cost-effective, natural polymer alternative to synthetic materials. Made from annually renewable resources such as corn, NatureWorks offers physical properties that are competitive to petroleum-based plastics. It is currently used to make film and thermoformed containers such as cups, food containers and candy wrappers. Characteristics include twist retention, high stiffness, superior gloss and clarity, aroma barrier, dead-fold, and grease resistance, the co. says.