Do you Know What Is CPLA and PLA cutlery?

What is PLA?

PLA is short for Polylactic acid or polylactide.

It is a new type of biodegradable material, which is derived from renewable starch resources, such as corn, cassava and other crops. It is fermented and extracted by microorganisms to obtain lactic acid, and then refined, dehydrated, oligomerized, pyrolyzed, and polymerized.

What Is CPLA?

CPLA is a Crystallised PLA,which is created for higher heat use products.

Since PLA has a low melt point, so it’s best for cold use up to around 40ºC or 105ºF. While more heat resistance is needed such as in cutlery, or lids for coffee or soup, then we use a crystallised PLA with some biodegradable additives. So we get CPLA products with higher heat-resistance up to 90ºC or 194ºF.

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.

CPLA Cutlery Making Process

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

MVI-ECOPACK CPLA Cutlery Features:

1. 100% biodegradable & compostable

2. Non-toxic and odorless, safe to use

3. Using mature thickening technology - not easy to deform, not easy to break, economical and durable.

4. Ergonomic arc design, smooth and round - no burr, no need to worry about pricking

5. It has good degradability and good antibacterial properties. After degradation, carbon dioxide and water are generated, which will not be discharged into the air, will not cause the greenhouse effect, and it is safe and secure.

6. Does not contain bisphenol, healthy and reliable. Made from non-GMO corn-based polylactic acid, plastic-free, tree-free, renewable and natural.

7. Independent package, use PE bag dust-free packaging, cleaner and sanitary to use.

Product usage: Restaurant, takeaway, picnic, family use, parties, wedding, etc.

Compared to traditional utensils made from 100% virgin plastics, CPLA cutlery is made with 70% renewable material, which is a more sustainable choice.

Both CPLA and TPLA are compostable in industrial composting facilities, and generally, it takes 3 to 6 months for TPLA to compost, while 2 to 4 months for CPLA.

Both PLA and CPLA are sustainably produced and 100% biodegradable and compostable.