Plastic is a non-biodegradable product made from petroleum which is nonrenewable and contaminates or pollutes the environment upon its consumption and disposal. Due to its toxic nature, new alternatives like bioplastic is being developed. Bioplastics are one such example of plastic made by utilizing various renewable and natural resources such as fats and oils extracted from vegetables and even the waste material of wood industries in the form of woodchips, sawdust, etc.
It is used in industries that make products like cups, straws, containers, and even in the packaging industry as a raw material having a durable, flexible nature as that found in conventional plastic while also being a more sustainable product.
Is Bioplastic Degradable?
Bioplastics are termed biodegradable not because of the nature of their decomposition but because of the renewable sources that it is formed from. Although it is an alternative to conventional plastic, it still requires proper disposal with precautions to avoid any environmental hazards. So, yes bioplastics have the potential to degrade but under specific conditions and that is why it is advised to purchase bioplastics from authenticated companies verifying the nature of the products’ sustainability.
Biome Technologies plc (LON:BIOM) is a growth oriented, commercially driven technology group. The Group’s primary activity is the development of its fast growing business in bioplastics. The Group comprises two divisions: Biome Bioplastics and Stanelco RF Technologies.
