Luminy® PLA for food serviceware

Trusted bioplastics used to create food-safe, well-labeled compostables

Industrially compostable food serviceware that completes the organic recycling loop

Luminy® PLA has a 75% reduced carbon footprint compared to conventional polymers and can be used to create durable and disposable forks, spoons, knives, cups, plates, bowls, straws, trays, lids, and more.

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:

  • For thermoforming: LX175, LX575, and L175
  • For injection molding: L105 and L130
  • For extrusion coating: LX175, LX530, and LX930


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:

  • For food contact: EU (EC No. 10/2011), USA (FDA 21 CFR), and China (GB 9685-2016 and GB4806.7-2023) 
  • For industrial composting: BPI and TuV 
Baguette wrapped in biodegradable deli paper
Green biodegradable PLA straw

Luminy® PLA helps Casca Brasil reduce pollution with biodegradable cutlery in Brazil

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.

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FAQs

  • Yes! Although Luminy® PLA is designed to be biodegradable, it can be a direct swap for conventional plastics in many durable applications. This includes toys, automotive, medical, and consumer appliances.

  • Luminy® PLA is commonly processed for durable applications using injection molding techniques.

Sustainability

Our Luminy® PLA has a 75% lower carbon footprint compared to conventional plastics. It’s recyclable, compostable, and made from responsibly sourced sugarcane.

Collaboration

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.

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