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Bio-based Polylactic Acid (PLA)

MaterialMAT-002

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3 fields changed: recyclingRate, notes, confidence

Identity

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The common name of the material (e.g. 'Recycled Polypropylene PP-R').

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Classification

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Select the primary material category. Choose 'other' if none applies and add a note.

bio-based

Circularity

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Estimated percentage of the material that can be recycled under current industrial conditions (0–100).

61

Safety

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Hazard level based on EU CLP/GHS or RoHS. When in doubt, choose 'medium' and add a note for curator review.

none

Lifecycle

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Lifecycle phases where this material is applicable. Controlled by curators to ensure graph consistency.

productionuseend-of-liferemanufacturing

Quality

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Curator-assessed confidence level. 'Verified' means third-party evidence is linked.

high

Provenance

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Where this data originates (e.g. 'EcoDatabase 2023 Annual Report, section 4.2'). Managed by curators.

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Date the record was last reviewed and validated by a curator.

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Additional

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Free-text notes. Include context, caveats, or data quality concerns.

Updated recycling rate based on 2024 Q1 pilot study at TH Köln facility. Home compostability confirmed under EN 13432.
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