Why the World is Divided Over PLA
In the past few years, PLA (Polylactic Acid) has become the face of “eco-friendly plastics.” It is everywhere now — in compostable cups, takeaway boxes, and even 3D printing materials. It is marketed as biodegradable,
Carbon Footprint of Various Types of Bioplastic & Conventional Polymer
There’s a lot of optimism around bioplastics today, and for good reason. Studies show that using bioplastics can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25% compared to fossil-based plastics. It sounds like a simple
A Compilation of Commonly Asked Questions related to Bioplastic, PBAT, PLA, PHA, PVA
Bioplastic is a broad term for a family of plastic materials. To be called a bioplastic, it has to meet one or both of the following criteria: Crucially, bio-based does not always mean biodegradable. Here
The Need For A Bioplastic Policy in India
I bumped into a surprising analysis last week. India has banned many categories of single-use plastic items in 2022. But it currently imports more than 80% of its bioplastic raw material requirements. That’s a huge
Single-Use Plastic Ban in USA: 2026 Update
Nearly every American uses single-use plastics daily without a second thought. From the morning coffee run to one’s snack before heading home, disposable plastic is there close by, and soon enough it goes into the
Comparative life cycle assessment of PBAT and Bio-PBAT
Plastics have given us the convenience of affordable packaging. Yet the very strength that makes them useful is also their biggest flaw. They don’t disappear when discarded. The search now is to find new materials
Plastic Waste Policies Around the World: A Country Comparison
Every year, the world produces more than 460 million tonnes of plastic. Now pause on that number for a moment. Can you dismiss it as just another statistic? It’s more than that. This number represents
Complete List of Single-Use Plastic Bans in Major Countries
If you walk into a store today, you’ll notice fewer plastic bags, fewer disposable straws, and a lot more conversation about the future of plastic. Why? Because single-use plastics have become one of the most
Single-Use Plastic Ban in India: 2025 Update
We must begin with a simple fact: single-use plastic is everywhere. It is used once, thrown away, and almost always ends up in our landfills, rivers, or oceans. Think of the plastic straw with your
New Plastic Packaging Laws in India: What You Need to Know
Let’s start with a fact that should worry all of us: India generates over 9 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, enough to fill every football stadium in the country, several times over. But
