PLA filament does not biodegrade in soil or compost under normal conditions. A year-long experiment showed no change in tensile strength or microbial activity. Results indicate PLA is not compostable despite claims of biofriendliness.
https://hackaday.com/2026/10/16/disposing-of-pla-and-why-composting-is-not-an-option/
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https://hackaday.com/2026/10/16/disposing-of-pla-and-why-composting-is-not-an-option/
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#plastic #composting #biodegradable #testing #soil #microbes
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