122A: Biodegradable Plastics Understanding Biodegradable Materials: Creating a Safer Environment

- 2025-04-02

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What is Biodegradable material?

• Biodegradable materials naturally break down and return to nature after disposal.
• Microorganisms like bacteria and fungi play a crucial role in the decomposition process.
• Types of Biodegradable materials: PLA, PHA, PBS, Starch Blends, PBAT, PCL 

What are the Benefits?

1. Safer environment:
Biodegradable materials break down naturally, reducing the accumulation of waste

2. Resource Conservation:
Biodegradable materials are often derived from renewable resources, such as plant-based materials, reducing reliance on finite resources like fossil fuels.

3. Health Benefits:
Biodegradable materials often have a lower likelihood of leaching harmful chemicals into the environment, reducing potential health risks.

4. Consumer Appeal:
With increasing awareness of environmental issues, products made from biodegradable materials have gained popularity among environmentally conscious consumers.

Know Your BIO Plastics