This document presents information about bioplastics. It begins with an introduction stating that bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources and are biodegradable, providing an alternative way to reduce synthetic plastic and create a more eco-friendly environment. The production of bioplastics is discussed briefly, along with their life cycle. Bioplastics are then compared to conventional plastics, noting bioplastics are more sustainable and eco-friendly as they use less energy in production and do not harm the environment. Examples of bioplastic products currently used are provided. The advantages of bioplastics over conventional plastics are listed, such as being renewable, degrading faster, and having lower carbon and energy footprints.

1. BIOPLASTICS
Presented by,
Shweta Chand
B.Sc Microbiology
5th sem
Noida International University

2. INTRODUCTION
• Bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable
biomass sources and are biodegradable.
• Alternative way to reduce synthetic plastic and
create eco-friendly environment.
• Derived from renewable biomass sources- corn
starch, potato starch, vegetable oil, banana peels etc.
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3. PRODUCTION
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4. Continue…
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5. LIFE CYCLE OF BIOPLASTIC
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6. BIOPLASTIC vs. CONVENTIONAL
PLASTIC
Conventional plastic
• Unsustainable
• Eco-toxic
• More energy usage during
production (about 65%)
• Increases global warming
• Leads to abiotic depletion
• Reduces soil fertility
Bioplastic
• More sustainable
• Non-toxic
• Less usage of energy
• Eco friendly
• No harm to abiotic factors
• Increases soil fertility
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7. BIOPLASTIC AROUND
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Bioplastic products:
1. Automobile interiors (Toyota Motor Corporation)
2. Electronics- flame retardant PLA in projectors
3. Packaging- shopping bags, soft drink bottles
4. Gardening- mulch foils, flower pots
5. Sanitary products- disposable gloves, diaper foils
6. Laboratory- pipette tips, centrifuge tips

8. ADVANTAGES
• Renewable.
• Degrade faster.
• Reduce carbon footprint.
• Lower fossil fuel consumption.
• Lower energy cost in manufacture.
• Do not contain additives harmful to health, such as
phthalates or bisphenol A.
• No greenhouse gas emission.
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9. DISADVANTAGES
• Designed to be composted, not recycled.
• Improper disposal leads to-
 toxicity,
 already increasing landfill waste,
 non biodegradable plastic contamination.
• Plants (generally genetically modified) grown for
bioplastics have negative impacts of their own, e.g.
PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) from GM corn.
• Fewer proper composting availability.
• Land that could be used to grow food is being used
to “grow plastic” instead.
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10. BIOPLASTICS- GLOBALLY
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11. BIOPLASTICS- THREE CIRCLES OF
SUSTAINABILITY
• Bottle you can use and throw away without any
guilt.
• You leave a cleaner earth to your siblings.
• Products get the bioplastic aesthetic, thereby
more sales.
• Less expensive, absence of oil usage.
• Less waste produced at the production.
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12. Thank you