What are What are Bio-plastics/BiopolymersBio-plastics/Biopolymers

The disadvantage in using Plastics: ◦The most common Polymers in use are extracted

from fossils which are finite resources and the manufacturing process is polluting.

◦These Polymers are not degradable post consumption.

Advantages in using Bio-Plastics◦Bio-plastics are plastic components which

meet at least one of the following criteria: Bio-plastics are using renewable plant based

resources. Bio-plastic is biodegradable, means it can be

decomposed to water and carbon dioxide by microorganisms.

◦Bio-based polymers make low CO2 footprint

Carbon footprint

Total set of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person

Greenhouse gases can be emitted through transport, production and consumption of food, fuels, manufactured goods & materials, roads, building’s constructions, and services. For simplicity of reporting, it is often expressed in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide, or its equivalent of other GHGs, emitted.

The Sugarcane Tubes are made of 100% renewable raw materials

The Sugarcane Tubes are 100% recyclable

The Sugarcane Tubes are not degradable

What are BiopolymersWhat are Biopolymers??Renewable raw materials

Durable (not Biodegradable)

Biodegradable

Conventional Polymers

-Soil

-Water

-Compost

Fossil Resources

PLA,PHP,PHB

PCL

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