Why Luminy® PLA?
Luminy® PLA has ideal properties for food serviceware: heat resistant up to 100°C, zero flavor transfer, high stiffness, gloss, transparency, good grease and oil resistance, and sustainable end-of-life options. It can be processed on most existing production lines requiring little to no modifications.
The most common Luminy® PLA grades used for food serviceware are:
Whether out of convenience or hygienic necessity, Luminy® PLA aligns with growing consumer demand for sustainable and well-labeled, industrially compostable options while meeting the need for single-use products. Its certifications include:
Brazil is the largest contributor to plastic pollution in Latin America, annually producing about 500 billion single-use plastic items. Casca Brasil, a Brazilian brand owned by Strawplast, has chosen to use PLA Luminy® compounds produced by Earth Renewable Technologies to help change this reality. Casca Brasil is now offering industrially compostable forks, spoons, knives, and straws.
Our Luminy® PLA has an 85% lower carbon footprint compared to conventional plastics. It’s recyclable, compostable, and made from responsibly sourced sugarcane.
Our scientists and experts are always on call. We work alongside your team to help build new applications and ensure a smooth transition to sustainable solutions.
We are driven by our vision of a better world for generations to come.
