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Corn starch disposable cutlery is a great alternative to plastic. They are environmentally friendly and biodegradable, making them an excellent choice for any restaurant or food service facility.
They are made from a combination of corn starch, polypropylene and plant fibers such as sugarcane or wheat. The combination of the materials makes them strong, flexible and reliable.
Biodegradable And Eco Friendly:
When compared to petrochemical based plastics, corn starch cutlery has many advantages including:
Bioplastic producers make pellets of a polylactic acid (PLA) which is derived from fermented plant starch. These pellets can be melted to take many shapes or spun into fibres.
PLA can be made into various different types of plastic products such as airbags, automotive parts, and packaging. It has a lower carbon footprint than petrochemical based plastics and can be recycled at most material recovery facilities and in some locations at the landfill.
These pellets can be reprocessed to create new bio plastic products or other forms of plastic. They have been found to be a viable and affordable alternative to traditional petroleum based plastics, which are expensive to produce and have a higher environmental impact.