• A more sustainable product

Bioplastics reduce the use of non-renewable, oil-based resources. If all plastics in the world were replaced by bioplastics and the energy used in their creation came from renewable sources, the fossil fuel savings would be approximately 4% of the world’s current fossil fuel usage.   [citeration T2.23]

• Managed end-of-life

Bioplastics are potentially biodegradable or compostable at the end of their useful life. Durable plant-based bioplastics may have the opportunity for closed loop recycling.

• Toxicity

Compared to oil-based plastics, biodegradable plastics are much safer and less likely to have any chemicals or pollutants.

• Environmental Protection

Bioplastics can be engineered to have novel technical characteristics. They can potentially enrich the soil upon decomposition.

• Improving carbon footprints

Biomass feedstock absorbs carbon dioxide as it grows. In addition, some bioplastic manufacturing can use less energy in production, reducing manufacturing costs and lowering the carbon footprint of the final product.                       [citation T2.1, T2.23]