BioPlastic.
RENEWABLE
BIO-DEGRADABLE (*SOME, NOT ALL)
RECYCLABLE
Types of BioPlastic options available
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BioPlastic bags
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Description :
Carbon Footprint: 1 to 4 kilograms per kg
Time to decompose : a few months to a few years
Recyclability : single use
Price Range : $ 0.50 to 2.00*
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Plates and cutlery
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Description : Sustainable alternative to plastic utensils. Made from renewable resources, bioplastic cutlery is compostable, reduces environmental impact, and offers an eco-friendly option for single-use utensils.
Carbon Footprint: 500 to 900 kg CO2e per tonne
Time to decompose : 2 to 6 weeks in facility
Recyclability : 4 to 6 times
Price Range : $ 0.15 to 0.30*
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Zipper Bags
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Description : Bioplastic zipper bags are eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic bags. They are made from renewable resources and can break down more easily in composting or anaerobic digestion.
Carbon Footprint: 1.4 to 3.4 kg CO2 per Kg
Time to decompose : 7 to 8 months
Recyclability : 2 to 3 times
Price Range : $ 0.10 to 0.25*
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PVC Cling Flims
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Description : Bioplastic cling films are sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic wraps. They are made from renewable sources and are biodegradable or compostable, reducing environmental impact.
Carbon Footprint:
Time to decompose : 7 to 8 months
Recyclability : 6 to 7 times
Price Range : $ 2.00 to 3.00*
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Sugarcane Cling Flims
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Description : Bioplastic cling films are sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic wraps. They are made from renewable sources and are biodegradable or compostable, reducing environmental impact.
Carbon Footprint: 1.3 kg CO2 per kg
Time to decompose : 3 months
Recyclability : 2 to 3 times
Price Range : $ 7.00 to 8.00*
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Tapioca Starch Bags
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Description : Tapioca starch packaging bags are eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic bags. They are made from tapioca starch, a renewable and biodegradable material, reducing environmental impact.
Carbon Footprint: 1.3 kg CO2 per kg
Time to decompose : 3 months
Recyclability : 2 to 3 times
Price Range : $ 7.00 to 8.00*
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Sugarcane Bagasse Box
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Description : Sugarcane bagasse boxes are eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging. They are made from the fibrous residue of sugarcane, reducing waste and offering a sustainable solution.
Carbon Footprint: 1.3 kg CO2 per kg
Time to decompose : 3 months
Recyclability : 2 to 3 times
Price Range : $ 0.06*
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PVDC & PLA Stretch Film
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Description : PVDC & PLA stretch film combines the properties of PVDC (polyvinylidene chloride) and PLA (polylactic acid) to create a versatile packaging material with enhanced barrier properties and biodegradability.
Carbon Footprint: 1.5 to 3.5 kg CO2 per Kg
Time to decompose : 7 to 8 months
Recyclability : 1 to 2 times
Price Range : $ 3.00*
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About BioPlastic packaging
- Renewable Feedstocks: Bioplastic packaging is typically derived from renewable resources such as plant-based feedstocks. These feedstocks include sugarcane, cornstarch, cellulose, and vegetable oils. Using renewable feedstocks reduces reliance on fossil fuels and promotes a more sustainable production process.
- Reduced Carbon Footprint: Bioplastics have the potential to contribute to a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional petroleum-based plastics. The production of bioplastics often generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to the absorption of carbon dioxide during the growth of the renewable feedstocks used as raw materials.
- Versatile Applications: Bioplastics can be used in a wide range of packaging applications. They are suitable for various products, including food and beverage packaging, personal care products, and consumer goods. Bioplastics can be manufactured to possess similar properties to conventional plastics, such as durability, flexibility, and transparency.
- Biodegradable and Compostable Options: Some types of bioplastics are biodegradable and compostable. These materials can break down naturally under specific conditions, such as in industrial composting facilities or in soil, into organic compounds. Biodegradable and compostable bioplastics offer an additional end-of-life option, particularly for single-use packaging, reducing waste and environmental impact.
- Recycling Challenges: While bioplastics offer sustainability benefits, their recyclability can be challenging. Bioplastics are often not compatible with traditional recycling processes for petroleum-based plastics, and mixing them can contaminate the recycling stream. Specialized recycling facilities and processes are required to effectively recycle bioplastics, which are not widely available in all regions.
