The PLA Revolution: How Home Compostability Rewrites the Rules
Most people know PLA as ‘bioplastic’. But there are worlds of difference between industrially compostable PLA and our home-compostable material – technologically, ecologically, and in real-world application.
The Problem with Conventional PLA
Conventional PLA requires industrial composting facilities with temperatures above 60°C. This means: Most PLA products end up in residual waste or incineration. A closed loop? Not happening.
Our Approach: True Circularity
Traceless® has developed an innovative material that fully degrades under normal composting conditions – even in your home garden. We process this material using injection moulding into high-quality products. The result: true circularity without industrial infrastructure.
Performance Without Compromise
The biggest challenge was maintaining mechanical properties. Our cutlery and packaging must be just as robust as conventional alternatives – with full compostability. We’ve achieved it.
“True sustainability means not just biodegradable, but also practically implementable – without compromises in quality.”
Home Compostability in Numbers
- 100% degradation in 90-180 days under home composting conditions
- No toxic residues or microplastics
- Temperatures from 20°C sufficient (vs. 60°C+ for industrial PLA)
- Certified according to EN 13432 and TÜV Austria OK compost HOME
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