People now frequently seek out environmentally friendly and sustainable concepts in both business and the environment. Although recycled polyester fabric is still widely used today, it is ultimately made of petroleum and will end up in a landfill or an incinerator. The Earth bears a hefty load from products made from oil. Therefore, plant-based polyester fabric is the best alternative option for this.
Plant-based materials are essential for moving toward a circular economy. Although the production of bioplastics is increasing, they still make up less than 1% of all plastics. The plant polymers cellulose and starch, which are plentiful and easily accessible, are commonly used to make paper, packaging, food service products, bags, and biofuels. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), which are renewable, microbially created biodegradable polyesters that may be treated similarly to various commercial polymers, and poly(lactic acid), which is derived from starch via a fermentation process. As production prices decrease, both polymers are anticipated to take a larger market share of common plastics. There are a variety of commercially accessible synthetic biodegradable polyesters and plant-based commodity plastics with growing markets. The increasing use of plant-based materials will have positive effects on the environment, including a reduction in waste, a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, a boost to rural investment, a decrease in the amount of dangerous chemicals and pollutants, the preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity, and a move toward a circular economy.
Want to know more? Do not miss the opportunity to join us on the 1st - 2nd March, 2023 — as international experts come together to discuss The Road to Commercialization of Plant-based Polyesters; in Steigenberger Airport Hotel, Berlin, Germany at the World Biopolymers and Bioplastics Innovation Forum!
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