New Global Rules for Plastic Pollution Drive Transformation of Bioplastics & Recycling Sectors

The resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) will be held in Nairobi, Kenya from February 28 to 2, 2022. At the meeting on March 2, the "End Plastic Pollution Resolution (Draft)" was adopted. This The legally binding resolution aims to advance the global process of tackling plastic pollution. 

A worldwide upsurge of plastic bans and restrictions creates booming prospects for the bioplastics sector.

The global "ban on plastic and limit plastic" has set off an upsurge, and the bioplastics market ushered in great progress! At present, the "ban on plastics" has become a global consensus, and countries around the world are actively participating. Which countries and regions are carrying out further actions in banning and restricting plastics?

What is a real biodegradable plastic?

This article elaborates on the definition of degradable plastics, clarifies the difference between photo-degradable, thermo-oxidative degradable plastics and true biodegradable plastics, and introduces biodegradable materials including starch, cellulose and synthetic bioplastics. It explains the complete biodegradation principle into CO2, water and inorganic salts under microbial action, and interprets the concept of compostable biodegradable plastics, as well as the differences between industrial composting and household composting, including degradation cycles and test standards for biodegradable plastics.