Bio Plastics Not an Eco-Friendly Alternative to Plastic

Bioplastics — often promoted as a climate-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics — may lead to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study.The study from the University of Bonn in Germany, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, suggests that shifting to plant-based plastics could have less positive effects than expected.

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  • Bioplastic production significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and decreases non-renewable energy consumption.Firms worldwide would also be able to increase the environmental sustainability of their products by using bioplastics.
  • Although bioplastics save more nonrenewable energy than conventional plastics and emit less ....
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