Bioplastic: A brief review
Keywords:
bioplastic, biodegradable, plastic consumer, petroleumAbstract
Human dependence on plastics is increasing day by day that makes it an essential part of our life. A recent survey shows that about 1.27 billion people use and dispose plastics almost every day. In India total consumption of plastics is about 4 million tons and that makes it third largest plastic consumer in world. Plastic is an organic polymer. Petroleum is raw materials of plastic. Meanwhile, global petroleum reserves are diminishing. Petro-plastic is non-biodegradable that results in environment pollution. Fortunately, there are naturally-occurring compounds similar to those currently derived from petroleum. Advanced technology and the increasing need for eco-friendly products, have introduced us to a sustainable remedy, “Bioplastic” or “Smart plastic” Bioplastic is healthier alternatives to petroleum.
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