A presentation on bioplastics.

1. -AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL
PLASTICS

2. WHAT ARE BIOPLASTICS?
Bioplastic is a biodegradable material that come from renewable
source and can be used to reduce the problem of plastic waste that
suffocating the planet and causing pollution to the environment.

3. TYPES OF BIOPLASTICS
• Starch based-they are made from natural starch and are mainly used
for making wrappers for goods packaging,biodegradable polyesters
etc..
• Cellulose based-mainly made of cellulose esters and used for
making thermoplastics and for packaging.
• Protein based-made from proteins and mainly used for making body
panels of automobiles.
• Some aliphatic polyesters-from other chemical sources.

5. AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL
PLASTICS
-BIOPLASTICS
• Bioplastics are 100% degradable, equally resistant and
versatile.
• They are made from materials such as corn starch ,PLA
etc..
• Bioplastics can be broken down in a controlled
environment of microbes.

6. ADVANTAGES
• They reduce carbon footprint
• They providing energy savings in production
• They do not involve the consumption of non-renewable raw
materials
• Their production reduces non-biodegradable waste that
contaminates the environment
• They do not contain additives that are harmful to health, such as
phthalates or bisphenol A
• They do not change the flavor or scent of the food contained

7. BIOPLASTICS-USES
• Bioplastic Packaging
Bioplastic packaging options
include bags, nursery products, toys etc…..They are also used for making
cling films and wrappers.
• For consumer electronics
Bioplastics are also used in producing more energy efficient devices since it
helps to keep the products light weight and durable.

8. • Food Service
Bioplastics is used for manufacture of
thermoformed coffee cup lids , disposable
cutlery ,plates and containers.
• Medical
Nowadays bioplastics are used by
medical professionals in hospitals
and surgeries. They are easy to
sterilize robust and remain in place
Until the tissue has healed and dissolves to our body
Leaving no marks behind. They are also used for
Making medical devices.

9. • Aerospace and Automotive
High performance is possible in terms of temperature control –
with bioplastic – we are going to see a big leap in the use of
bioplastic components in these sectors.
• Cosmetics
Bioplastic alternatives enable brands to satisfy this requirement
without impacting on product quality.
Even small parts of cosmetic products such as bioplastic caps
can be injection moulded.