But there's a growing push to find eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics. Bioplastics, such polylactic acid (PLA) ...

With proper investments in recycling and composting infrastructure, PLA can become a cornerstone of India’s sustainable development goals, driving innovation, employment, and environmental stewardship ...

By Alden Wicker Almost 25 years after their hopeful debut, bioplastics contribute only about 1% of the global plastics market share, mainly for food packaging. But that may soon change.

Stringent Environmental Regulations: Governments worldwide are imposing bans on single-use plastics, encouraging the adoption ...

PLA finds a wide range of applications ... in line with the Uttar Pradesh Bioplastic Industry Policy 2024. The net capex of the project will be ₹1750 crore post expected capital subsidy of ...

Surgical sutures that use PLA can dissolve over time. This may reduce infection risks. Medical bioplastics can be up to 50 percent more expensive than oil-based plastics—despite their potential ...