Bioplastics

Bioplastics are manufactured from polymers derived from plants, from animals, or from microbes. Stricter regulations and the policies enforced on industries to reduce carbon footprints are the factors behind the current fast growth of this market. Consumers are also becoming aware of the deleterious effect on environment. Though the majority of bio...

This segment provides an insight into the European bio-based plastics in packaging applications. Some of the key advantages and limitations of starch-based, polylactic acid-based and polyhydroxyalkanoate-based materials along with the applications have been discussed. The factors which would shape the future of the market including the drivers and ...