3. MANUFACTURING STEPS

4. PLA FIBRE ROUTE

6. Synthetics PLA Natural Fiber Fibers Property Nylon 6 PET Acrylics PLA Rayon Cotton Silk Wool Specific gravity 1.14 1.39 1.18 1.25 1.52 1.52 1.34 1.31 Tenacity (g/d) 5.5 6.0 4.0 6.0 2.5 4.0 4.0 1.6 Moisture regain (%) 4.1 0.2-0.4 1.0-2.0 0.4-0.6 11 7.5 10 14-18 Elastic recovery (5% strain) 89 65 50 93 32 52 52 69 Flammability Medium High smoke Medium Low smoke Burns Burns Burns Burns slowly UV resistance Poor Fair Excellent Excellent Poor Fair-poor Fair-poor Fair Wicking (L-W slope; higher slope, more wicking) — 0.7-0.8 (no finish) — 6.3-7.5 (no finish) 19-26 (with finish) — —

8. PLA PRODUCTS

11. FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES NOTE: COF=Coefficient of Friction; GRAS=Generally Recognized As Safe. Functional Property Packaging Improvement Deadfold, twist, and crimp Improved folding and sealing High gloss & clarity Package aesthetics Barrier properties Grease and oil resistance Renewable resource Made from CO 2 Flavor and aroma Reduced taste and odor issues Low-temperature heat seal Stronger seals at lower temperatures High tensile and modulus Wet paper strength, ability to down-gauge Low COF, polarity Printability GRAS status Food contact approved Compostable Compostable, low “green” tax

15. Chemicals that could be made from lactic acid