NATUREWORKS

NatureWorks LLC is a recognized global leader in the bioplastics industry, focusing on polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable and compostable thermoplastic made from renewable resources such as corn starch and sugar cane. The company’s Ingeo™ is widely used in sustainable packaging, textiles, food tableware, and 3D printing consumables. The cornerstone of NatureWorks polymer, polylactic acid (PLA) stands out as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. It is biodegradable under industrial composting conditions and has a lower carbon footprint due to the absorption of carbon dioxide through plant growth during its production process. According to NatureWorks’ life cycle assessment, PLA is produced with less energy consumption and has lower greenhouse gas emissions than traditional plastics such as PET and polystyrene. Ingeo PLA is widely used in products such as compostable coffee capsules, food packaging, hygiene products, and 3D printing materials, meeting the growing demand for sustainable solutions.