The innovative LOOPLA process offers a new end-of-life scenario for PLA products. This process
converts PLA waste into virgin lactic acid, which can afterwards be used for all lactic acid applications,
included synthesis of new PLA in a cradle-to-cradle approach. The LOOPLA process was previously
assessed as an end-of-life scenario for PLA (eco-benefits study performed by Vito) and proved to be
the scenario with the best environmental impact when compared to composting, incineration and
anaerobic digestion.