Bio-based plastics are an essential solution to help us reach a net zero circular economy. But not a lot of people know enough about them. So, each week we'll be tackling the complex questions that come with the topic. Stay tuned as we dispel the myths of bio-based plastics!
Can plastic derived from sugarcane really reduce carbon emissions? Yes! Definitely!
While fossil plastics use carbon which has long been stored underground, our I'm greenT bio-based captures CO2 from the atmosphere. This difference results in a ~5kg net reduction of CO2 emissions for every kilogram of bio-based plastic that replaces fossil plastic.
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