Balrampur Chini's PLA Microplastics Biodegrade Safely in Indian Soil: New Study
A new study confirms Balrampur Chini's PLA microplastics biodegrade safely in Indian soil within 180 days, reducing from 287 to 18 particles/kg. Conventional plastics showed no significant degradation. This supports the company's development of its 80,000 TPA PLA plant.
The study supports the company's investment in its PLA vertical and aligns with growing environmental regulations, potentially boosting market acceptance and future sales.
The study's findings are positive as they confirm the environmental safety and biodegradability of PLA, a key product for the company's future growth.
A recent study conducted by a premier academic institution under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India, has confirmed that Polylactic Acid (PLA), a compostable polymer used by Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, degrades safely in Indian soil conditions without leaving harmful microplastics.
The study, which evaluated PLA microplastics over 180 days, observed a significant reduction from 287 particles/kg to just 18 particles/kg, indicating near-complete degradation. In contrast, conventional petroleum-based plastics showed almost no reduction in microplastics. The research also found that heavy metal levels in degraded PLA remained within safe international limits, and earthworms exposed to PLA showed healthy biological activity.
Avantika Saraogi, Executive Director at Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd, stated that the study provides scientific proof of PLA's ability to recycle back into nature without long-term environmental damage, which is crucial as India prepares for stricter environmental policies. The company is currently setting up India's first Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) plant with a capacity of 80,000 TPA.
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