In recent times one of the most commonly used item that has been part of both the international and national news is ‘Plastics.’ The news has been majorly regarding various countries and government banning the use of plastics. Naming a few, countries such as Canada, Africa, India have already banned plastics and issued guidelines related to the usage. Considering the environment pollution and sustainability challenges, the ban does seem a good move. But in all this negative publicity and mayhem, let us not ignore the advantages of plastics.
Plastic plays a very important role in many industries such as automotive, industrial and consumer appliances, infrastructure and construction, medical applications among others. Instead of making this material ‘the Devil,’ we can look at transforming plastic into a more biodegradable and environment-friendly alternative. Various companies are working on different types of materials that can replace plastics. And among all the materials, bioplastics is carving a niche of its own. These bioplastics are derived from renewable feedstocks such as corn, sugarcane and cellulose.
Moreover, consumers can also make a conscious decision of choosing an ecologically safe material - the effort on an individual level will propel the industry to seek environment-friendly solutions.
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