A few weeks go, I commented on the barrier properties of PLA that are limiting its use in bottle packaging. But many new additives are addressing some of PLA’s other issues, such as impact
resistance; below is just a sampling... find more
Industry observers are already aware of the continuing controversy about the effects and effectiveness of biodegradability-enhancing additives for plastics. These additives encourage the microbial
growth and breakdown of discarded... find more
