How are these plastics being developed?
These plastics are developed by plants like the sugar beet, corn and sugar cane which make the production of plastics more environmentally friendly. Nature Works, a company that make that largest amount of Bioplastic in the States.
What makes these plastics "green?"
They can be used to make bags knives, forks spoons, that is not all it can also be stretched into fibers that are made to knit socks, hats and more. Bio plastic is made into many different types of things, that is why it is so environmentally friendly.
What are some issues with plastics that were mentioned?
It takes a lot of energy to grow these plants, the amount of pesticide is enormous, and the amount of the extra pesticide that goes into the water system is also very big. Making Bio Plastic takes almost the same amount of energy as making the normal plastic. The amount to room the crops take up is another issue of Bio Plastic. Many scientists say that creating more farm land that is not used for food could end up being a huge problem. Yet they still don't know the actual risks of Bio Plastic, but is it worth it for our human race to survive?
How might these green plastics change packaging practices?
Green Plastics might change the view on how some people look at the amount of things they through away, this might cause them to become more aware of what they consume. Hopefully Bio Plastics will be a good start for humans to try and conserve our precious earth.
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