BIOPLASTICS IN THE NEW PLASTICS ECONOMY


Biodegradable plastic pellets made from plant-based materials.

AS public awareness of plastic pollution and climate change increases, the global plastic industry today is seeking out alternatives.

Hence, as a plant-based alternative made from renewable materials such as starch from palm, corn, potato, cellulose and lactic acid, bioplastics are poised to play a significant role in the New Plastics Economy.

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