PLANT-BASED PLASTICS

What are plant-based plastics?

Plant-based plastics are plastics made from renewable resources, such as corn starch, sugarcane, or cellulose. They are a more sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics, which are made from fossil fuels

Benefits of plant-based plastics

Plant-based plastics have a number of benefits over petroleum-based plastics, including: Renewable resources, Compostable or biodegradable and Lower greenhouse gas emissions

Challenges of plant-based plastics

Plant-based plastics also have some challenges, including: Higher cost, Limited availability and Performance limitations.

The future of plant-based plastics

Despite these challenges, the future of plant-based plastics is bright. As technology improves and production costs decrease, plant-based plastics are likely to become more widely used. This will help to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and create a more sustainable future.

How are plant-based plastics made?

Plant-based plastics are made from a variety of renewable resources, such as corn starch, sugarcane, or cellulose. These resources are broken down into sugars, which are then fermented to produce biopolymers. Biopolymers are then used to make plant-based plastics

Types of plant-based plastics

There are a number of different types of plant-based plastics, including: Polylactic acid (PLA), Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) and Cellulose acetate.