Today there is an alternative bioplastic for almost all conventional plastics and the corresponding application.
The two main drivers that bring biodegradable plastics to our attention are:
Increased societal awareness of climate change
Rising prices of fossil materials
Restrictions on conventional plastic products are often supported by legislation (e.g. banning free plastic bags) and, along with this, many leading companies develop their own initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of a product to meet the needs of their customers.
Let's take a closer look at the concept of biodegradable plastics.
Bioplastics is a general term for plastics that are either biodegradable, or produced from renewable sources, or both. They have the same properties as conventional plastics, but offer the added advantage of being more environmentally friendly.
Biodegradable plastic is a plastic that under appropriate conditions, due to the action of natural microorganisms, allows the polymer chain to be broken down into naturally occurring substances.
Biobased plastics - plastics produced from renewable sources, such as maize, sugar cane, soybeans, etc.
Another important group of plastics that can contribute positively to reducing the carbon footprint along with bioplastics is recycled plastics.
