Here is an overview of USB sticks made from PLA

Sustainable in effect- USB sticks made from PLA

Ecology and promotional items are united here in the forms of true USB flash drive classic. The popular USB sticks in a new look made of environmentally friendly PLA plastic. The material is based on polylactide, or PLA for short (from the English word “polylactic acid”). This is a biodegradable biopolymer obtained from renewable raw materials (such as corn starch). This plastic is compostable. Equipped with a high-quality memory -which makes the USB product all the more durable- a sustainable, eco-friendly promotional gift that can be used across industries. Their awareness of people and the environment is sure to go down well with their business partners and customers.

What exactly is PLA?

The material is based on polylactide or simply PLA (from the English word “polylactic acid”). This is a biodegradable biopolymer obtained from renewable raw materials (such as corn starch).

The material has a hazelnut color, with a special mélange effect. In addition to aesthetics, the strength of this USB flash drive lies in breathing new life into recycled plastic while making ecological sense.

How do I dispose of PLA?

What within a certain period of time and under certain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.), by the action of microorganisms or fungi can add up to 90% in water, CO2 and biomass. This means that biodegradable products, such as those made from PLA, win hands down in comparison with petroleum-based plastics.

Does PLA also exist in other colors?

The bioplastic USB stick is only available in the color shown.

Is the memory different from the standard USB stick?

This USB flash drive comes with high quality branded memory as standard. Alternatively, high-speed memory can be installed, which ensures faster data transfer and is designed for higher demands.

Is PLA sustainable?

The benefits of sustainable promotional products cannot be underestimated in times of climate change and high environmental impact. Ecologically sound promotional products help to conserve valuable resources, avoid unnecessary waste and appeal to people’s environmental awareness. Sustainable promotional gifts stand for high standards of quality and environmental protection.

Are there also disadvantages to PLA?

As with many other things in life, the saying also applies to PLA: All that glitters is not gold. While PLA is biodegradable, it can only be decomposed in industrial composting facilities. Home compost is out of the question here, as the climatic conditions are not present to decompose PLA products.