Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kyoto City, Minami Ward; President and CEO: Naotaka Yamaji) has achieved improvements in moldability and heat resistance by adding its "TRIBIO®" resin modifier to polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable resin. This development makes it possible to expand PLA's applications to heat-resistant uses, which were previously difficult. This time, the technology was adopted for heat-resistant glasses manufactured by Sangyo Lacquerware Shop Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Aizu Wakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture; President and CEO: Yoshihiro Sone), confirming that the heat resistance of PLA products has been improved to a practically usable level. We will continue to contribute to the expansion of applications for sustainable materials through high-performance technology. Heat-resistant glasses manufactured using TRIBIO (Provided by Sangyo Lacquerware Shop) In recent years, interest in materials derived from renewable resources has been growing against the backdrop of rising prices and supply instability for petroleum-derived resins. While polylactic acid (PLA) is expected to be a biodegradable resin with low environmental impact, challenges in heat resistance and processability have limited its application expansion. By adding our "TRIBIO" modifier for polylactic acid (PLA) to Sangyo Lacquerware Shop's heat-resistant glasses, the crystallization speed has been improved, enhancing moldability and heat resistance, and its practical application in heat-resistant uses has been confirmed. The PLA market is expected to expand to approximately 600,000 tons in 2025 and about 1.2 million tons in 2030. Moving forward, we will utilize "TRIBIO" to promote its application in the fields of heat-resistant tableware and daily necessities. ■ Sangyo Lacquerware Shop Product Introduction Page https://izearth.official.ec/ IZ EARTH_HP & Instagram ■ About Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku's "TRIBIO" Series Modifier for Polylactic Acid (PLA) This technology improves the