Another early-stage breakthrough in the rapidly moving world of bioplastics research, Purac has developed a process to take cell-based (’cellulosic’) waste from paper and pulp – which would otherwise divert to landfill or become residue of paper recycling streams – and create feedstock which is likely to be used in the production of lactic acid. This in turn provides the building blocks for sustainable bioplastics including PLA.
Turning paper waste into feedstock further reduces impacts along the waste chain – for further detail go here.
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