The document discusses Synterra, a second generation poly lactic acid produced from plant waste that is biodegradable and bio-based. It notes that Synterra has improved heat resistance compared to traditional PLA through the use of stereocomplex PLA (sc-PLA) which allows cups to withstand temperatures up to 190 degrees Celsius without distortion. The document outlines Synterra's production process and target markets as well as its end-of-life options including industrial composting, recycling, and incineration. It highlights Synterra's advantages of being biobased, non-GMO, having a low carbon footprint and biodegradability.

2. Synterra® PLA production From plant (waste) to plastic

3. Biodegradable and Bio-Based Traditional polymers EPS / PP / PE / ABS etc Aliphatic/Aromatic polyester Poly Butylene Succinate (PBS) Fossil-Based Vegetable Oil Based PU’s Bio-PE Bio-PP Bio-PVC PLA / BioFoam Starch-based Polymers Poly Hydroxy Alkanoates (PHA) Poly Hudroxy Butyrate (PHB) Poly Butylene Succinate (PBS) Bio-Based Non Biodegradable Biodegradable

4. PLA structure D-Lactide L-lactide sc-PLA (blend) Stereo-block PLA PLLA PLA A-PLA 180 °C 230 °C 160 °C Increasing T m and crystallinity 200 °C - >10% D in PLA Amorphous (no T m )

5. Stereocomplex-PLA improves Heat Resistance Now Future with sc-PLA?? Now Future with sc-PLA?? Now Future with sc-PLA?? Now Future with sc-PLA?? Now Future with sc-PLA?? Now Future with sc-PLA?? By mixing 40 % PDLA with PLA cups are made that can be used till 190 °C without distortion. Coffee 70°C

8. Industrial composting Very fast composting at 70°C

9. Home composting NO composting at 30°C

10. Per Kg Synterra® 28% CO 2 compared to average of oil based polymers Global Warming Potential

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