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  • Kiwifruit and a black plastic knife on white.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 12 September 2019 Size: 3.7 MB Referencing Hub media

    Polylactic acid or polylactide (PLA) is a plant-based resin that will degrade under certain conditions. It requires processing at industrial composting sites. It is unlikely to break down in a landfill system or home compost bin.

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