Tuesday, December 6, 2011

INGEO...WHAT IS IT? HOW IT IS MADE??




NatureWorks LLC are at the forefront of PLA (Polylactic Acid) production technology and are constantly improving the production process to make it more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.
From plants to plastics, making Ingeo is a completely new and innovative process.Their technology is found nowhere else in the world and provides an eco-friendly option in many segments. 



THIS POSTER CAN BE VIEWED by ACCESSING: 
 http://www.natureworksllc.com/The-Ingeo-Journey/Eco-Profile-and-LCA/~/media/The_Ingeo_Journey/EcoProfile_LCA/HowItsMade/NatureWorks_How_Ingeo_is_Made_poster_pdf.pdf




Green Gate company's packaging are largely made of Ingeo. Specific forms of Ingeo meet the EN 13432 standard and are certified as compostable.  
The following image shows how our PLA lined eco hot cups break down in just a few weeks:
 
Cup Compost Image



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