Bioplastics, which are produced by fermenting sugar derived from corn and sugarcane fibers, are believed to have the potential to play an important role in a more recycling-oriented society.

European Bioplastics did not respond to Mongabay’s questions for this story. Sugar beet crop. Bio-based plastics are made from commodity crops such as corn, potatoes, sugar cane or beets.

In Brazil, where 6.6 million tons of plastic was sold in 2018, there are no statistics available on the production or sale of bioplastics. The country, however, is one of the world’s biggest producers ...

The global bioplastic packaging bag market is currently riding a wave of momentum. According to projections, the market will ...