What is bio-based plastic?

Bio-based plastics refer to products whose raw materials are partially or completely derived from natural substances such as starch and corn, which can be partially or completely biodegraded under certain conditions.

Therefore, bio-based plastics can also be divided into non-(or incompletely) degradable plastics and fully biodegradable plastics.

Characteristics

Non-(or incompletely) degradable bio-based plastics can effectively reduce the consumption of oil and water resources and reduce carbon dioxide emissions during the production process, and have the characteristics of high strength and durability.

Fully biodegradable bio-based plastics not only minimize the impact on resources and the environment during the production process, but also effectively reduce the harm to soil, animals and plants after disposal.

As an important part of the low-carbon circular economy, bio-based materials form a complete closed loop through "biomass raw materials-bio-based products-recycling/natural decomposition", effectively reducing fossil energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, making it possible to achieve sustainable development quickly and efficiently, and achieving a win-win situation for economic and social development and ecological environmental protection.

Application

Non-(or incompletely) degradable bio-based plastics are used in textile fibers and other fields, such as foam materials for car seats, shells, cables, hoses and seat covers.

Fully biodegradable bio-based plastics are used in areas such as plastic packaging films, agricultural films, disposable plastic bags and disposable plastic tableware.