Bioplastics are made from materials that come from natural or renewable sources. Under the right conditions, certain bioplastics can decompose or even be composted, reducing the use of fossil fuels and protecting the environment.
They have become essential in many industrial uses, including composting bags, food packaging, agriculture, and hygiene. One of the main applications for bioplastics has been and continues to be packaging, but there is also growth in other fields like textiles and automotive applications.
A lot of research is being done to investigate green materials and new processing techniques in response to the growing demand for plastic usage worldwide.
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