Main features
- 100% recycled, certified
- Bio-based: from renewable sources
- Industrially compostable
- Grade: injection, extrusion
- Packaging: big bag
- Color: neutral, translucent
- Form: granule
- High quality ensured by a controlled selection process
- Regular availability
Recommended applications
- 3D printing filaments
- Direct 3D printing (FDM)
- Compounds for green engineering polymers
- Injection molding
- Film and sheet extrusion
- Non-food packaging
- Agricultural products (pots, clips, biodegradable elements)
- Eco-sustainable design items
- Green promotional materials
- Low-impact environmental furniture components
Our R-PLA granule (recycled polylactic acid) is a responsible, safe, and high-performance solution for companies focused on environmental sustainability. It is made from 100% post-industrial waste (PIR) originating from food packaging (thermoforming or film) and is CSI-certified for its fully recycled content. This is a bio-based and industrially compostable material that combines technical performance with reduced environmental impact.
Thanks to a careful selection and recycling process, Biogeo R-PLA ensures high and consistent quality, suitable for various production and creative sectors.
Biogeo R-PLA: practical solutions for sustainable sectors
R-PLA is extremely versatile. In 3D printing and FDM processes, it is appreciated for its ease of processing and excellent mechanical performance, making it ideal for rapid prototyping, gadgets, technical components, and customizations. In extrusion and injection molding, the material maintains good structural characteristics and dimensional stability, suitable for producing rigid and durable objects. In agriculture, R-PLA is an innovative answer to the growing demand for biodegradable solutions such as pots, clips, or greenhouse elements. The design and furniture sectors also benefit from R-PLA as a valuable resource to develop eco-friendly items with modern finishes and environmental focus. It is also an excellent choice for non-food packaging and promotional materials, especially in sustainability-oriented business environments. It lends itself well to coloring, enabling uniform and high-quality translucent effects.
Why choose our R-PLA?
Choosing our R-PLA means giving new life to valuable materials, reducing environmental impact, and showing a true commitment to the circular economy. Each granule results from a meticulous mechanical recycling process that enhances post-process industrial waste while preserving the material’s original quality.
That’s why more and more companies choose Biogeo R-PLA:
- 100% recycled and recyclable, enabling a truly sustainable production cycle
- Bio-based and compostable: ideal for industries seeking renewable and compostable materials
- Suitable for multiple processes: from compounding to 3D printing, extrusion, and molding
- Low carbon footprint and reduced environmental impact
- Competitive pricing without compromising on quality
- European logistics and technical support, with optional scrap collection service
- High quality and reliable performance from experience and strict control
- Transparent and traceable supply chain
Choose our R-PLA to give your products a sustainable soul, without compromising on quality, performance, and versatility.
Contact us now to request samples, personalized quotes, or more details about our R-PLA.
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How a batch of recycled material is qualified
“Recycled”, printed on a datasheet, isn’t enough. When a buyer receives a batch of recycled material, the question that matters isn’t “is it recycled?” but “can you prove what it is — batch after batch?”. Qualifying a batch means lining up four things that hold together: the stream it comes from, the consistency between one batch and the
