{"id":42806,"date":"2023-10-02T19:41:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T13:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/?p=42806"},"modified":"2023-10-02T19:41:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T13:56:36","slug":"bioplastics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/bioplastics\/","title":{"rendered":"Bioplastics: Definition, Types, Uses, Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plastics have become an essential part of modern society. Many of the products we use in our daily lives are made of plastics. Plastics are crucial in various industries like transportation, food, healthcare, and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, population growth and increasing demand for goods have led to a substantial increase in plastic production, leading to the generation of massive quantities of plastic waste and environmental concerns, including the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Only around 9% of the plastic waste produced is recycled, causing the remaining untreated plastic waste to accumulate in our lands and oceans. This accumulation is causing severe harm to the environment, plants, and animals, as well as posing risks to human health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to address these challenges, it is necessary to explore and implement alternative, sustainable methods where non-renewable resource use is minimized and materials are reused and recycled.\u00a0One promising approach involves using biomass as renewable raw materials. This type of plastic is known as bioplastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bioplastics are alternatives to fossil-based conventional plastics that are made from renewable sources like plant biomass. They are often 100% bio-based and are considered sustainable as they reduce reliance on fossil resources, introduce eco-friendly disposal options, and use less toxic production methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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