Everything you need to know about bioplastics - Is it the future?

Bioplastics are an alternative to traditional polymers, since they are produced from plants. Even though they are lauded as more sustainable than standard plastics, they do have some downsides. Producing bioplastics is still not as efficient as their petroleum-based counterparts.

These materials disintegrate into microscopic pieces and can be degraded by microorganisms and natural processes. Their application is wide, including food packaging and disposable tableware. Besides, they have many environmental benefits over synthetic plastics.

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