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Is PLA Actually Biodegrable?

Jackson O'Connell, Amir M. Bohlooli
Updated Sep 14, 2021

The most popular 3D printing material, PLA, is said to biodegrade. Read on to learn how PLA is made, whether PLA is biodegradable, and more!

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Composition
Production
Biodegradation
Implications
Recycling