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Bioplastics Overview
Unlike the conventional materials which make up traditional oil based plastics, bioplastics are made up of biodegradable, biobased, or both types of materials.
Biodegradable is defined by the chemical process where microorganisms, which are available to a particular environment, convert materials into natural elements such as water, carbon dioxide and biomass. The process is dependent on surrounding environmental factors, such as location or temperature, the material itself and its application.
Biobased materials are partially derived from biomass (i.e. plants), such as wheatstraw, corn, sugarcane or plant cellulose.
Compostable bioplastics are credibly certified materials that meet ASTM D6400 standards and are biodegradable and compostable in commercial composting facilities.
In comparison to traditional oil based plastics, biobased plastics provide two major advantages. Biobased plastics save fossil/oil resources by using biomass, which is an annually renewing crop. In addition, biodegradability offers supplementary means of resource recovery for the product end life.
Bioplastics
Recovery Alternatives
The method in which bioplastic waste is recovered depends on the type of product and its bioplastic material, the essential quantities and the recovery system that is accessible.
The consumer, the environment and the waste industry can all benefit from the closed loop system of bioplastics. Local and national legislators should promote bioplastics in order to support all recovery (i.e. composting) and recycling options.
Market Analysis
Inspired by the growing demand for sustainable resolutions, bioplastics are used in an increasing number of markets which include packaging, disposables, film and many other market sectors.
External influences such as consumer preference, climate change and the depleting fossil based resources are all factors that make bioplastic a remarkable choice.
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