Pla eco-friendly disposable tableware plate food container biodegradable sugarcane bagasse tableware

Company Profile

Guangzhou Bio Technology Co., Ltd. is a packaging material supplier that integrates product development, design, and production, providing customers with a complete set of packaging material solutions. The main product category is degradable Disposable tableware. Our company has two modern, clean and dust-free production factories covering an area of 20000 square meters. For a long time, we have customized packaging products for chain supermarkets and catering companies in the United States, Canada, Australia, etc., providing high-quality products and excellent services has always been the purpose of our cooperative customers!

At the same time, we implement a comprehensive quality management system with the goal of "stable quality and compliance with international standards" for production management. To this end, we have passed ISO9001 international quality management system, ISO14001 international environmental management system, China QS food industry product license, GB/T 38082-2020 biodegradable shopping bag testing, GB/T 18006.3-2020 disposable degradable dining utensils testing, BPI, FDA, EN13432 and other tests, To safeguard the development of the company.

Production Process of PLA (Polylactic Acid)

1. Raw Material Sourcing:
Starch Extraction: Raw materials such as corn or sugarcane are harvested, and starch is extracted. For corn, this involves milling and enzymatic processes to convert starch into glucose.
2. Fermentation:
Lactic Acid Production: The glucose obtained from starch is fermented using specific microorganisms (usually Lactobacillus bacteria) to produce lactic acid. This fermentation process can take several hours to days.
3. Purification:
Lactic Acid Purification: The lactic acid produced is then purified to remove impurities and unreacted materials, ensuring high purity levels for further processing.
4. Polymerization:
Lactide Formation: The purified lactic acid is heated to form lactide, a cyclic dimer of lactic acid. This step often involves a condensation reaction where water is removed.
Ring-Opening Polymerization: The lactide is subjected to ring-opening polymerization in the presence of a catalyst to produce PLA. This process can occur in bulk, solution, or melt form.
5. Granulation:
Pellet Production: The resulting PLA is cooled and granulated into small pellets, making it easier to handle and process in subsequent manufacturing stages.
6. Processing:
Molding and Extrusion: The PLA pellets can be processed using techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, or 3D printing to create various products, including containers, films, and fibers.
7. Quality Control:
Testing: Finished PLA products undergo quality control tests to ensure they meet required specifications, including mechanical properties, biodegradability, and safety standards.