*Polylactic Acid (PLA) is a biodegradable polymer derived from lactic acid. It is made from 100% renewable starch based resources.
**Completely compostable within 50-100 days in properly managed composting facilities.
Biodegradable Plastics Institute Certified
Nature Friendly Products Cold Cups and Straws begin to break down at 150° F and 90% humidity. These are ideal composting conditions. Within these conditions, the cups and straws will be completely gone in approximately 50 days.
These products have been certified 100% compostable by the Biodegradable Plastics Institute and have met stringent scientifically based specifications.