Why is fully biodegradable the best choice for biodegradable plastics
Aug 29,2024
Degradable plastics have become the most concerned alternative for everyone. Degradable plastics refer to substances that are completely degraded into environmentally harmless substances under special circumstances or in natural environments.
From the perspective of raw materials, biodegradable plastics can come from both petrochemical raw materials and biomass degradation, photodegradation, oxidative degradation, etc.
Which type of biodegradable plastic can consumers choose to use? Of course, due to its environmentally friendly degradation products, full degradation was chosen. At present, the market technology route is relatively mature. The industrial chain has a solid foundation.
Can biodegradable plastics only be degraded through composting? No, composting is just one of the scenarios for the degradation of biodegradable plastics. Most biodegradable plastics degrade in natural environments such as soil, fresh water, or seawater under temperature and humidity, and are ultimately completely broken down by microorganisms into harmless environmental substances.
Degradable plastics are the most popular traditional plastic alternatives in both international and domestic markets. However, as a new type of material, it is still in the early stages of industrial development and requires significant investment in research and development, equipment, and experiments. The existing industry is relatively small and dispersed, resulting in higher costs.
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