Comparisons

ECO-THERM™
Made from 100% post consumer recycled content
versus
PLA and other bio-based products

 

ECO-THERM™ PLA
BIO-BASED raw material NO YES
FDA Approved YES YES
Heat Sensitive NO YES
Strength GOOD POOR
Crack Resistance GOOD POOR
Supply UNLIMITED LIMITED
Micro safe NO NO
Freezable YES NO
Recyclable YES NO
High Clarity YES YES
Colors available CLEAR, OPAQUE, TINTS CLEAR
Made with recycled content 100% NO
Barrier properties GOOD POOR
Lidding films WIDE SELECTION LIMITED