Injection moulded reusable tableware made with Hemcell bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) mixed with palm leaf waste. This innovative material is home compostable as a result of the unique process Hemcell use. The PLA is partially degraded during processing, which opens up the polymer structure. This produces a material with some performance enhancements, like higher stiffness and heat deflection temperature (HDT), but also the possibility to be home compostable at relatively thick wall sections. Once exposed to heat, humidity, sunlight and microorganisms, the material starts to breakdown naturally.

Samples of a unique foamed polylactic acid (PLA) produced by Hemcell. The PLA is prepared with CO2, so that when moulded, the CO2 causes the plastic to foam and fill the cavity. This saves material, reduces weight, and offers some moulding opportunities due to the unique behaviour of foamed plastic.

Positive Plastics injection moulded sample of BrightBio biodegradable polyester made from bio-based polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA). This sample is 68% bio-based.

A Fraunhofer ICT concept for expanded polylactic acid (EPLA) foam core surfboard.