A Dutch Biochemical Company Developed Plant-Based Bottles That Degrade In A Year

The plant-based plastic will be made using sugar from corn, wheat, and beets

 

Avantium is a pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry. Avantium’s mission is to aid the transition to a fossil-free world by developing groundbreaking products on the basis of re­newable feedstock instead of fossil resources. Sustainable alterna­tives for fossil-based chemicals and materials include plastic bot­tles for drinks, films for food packaging and electronics, fibers for textiles and even material used in toys.

With the backing of major companies such as Coca-Cola, Carlsberg, and Danone, it is developing a plant-based plastic that could replace the plastic used in the food supply chain.

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That could make a major change in the world since plastic pollution is a major issue nowadays and it keeps growing. Plastic bottles and pieces of microplastic can be found on every single beach in the world and are affecting sea life.

This material made from plant sugars would completely decompose within a year in a composter.

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This plastic is considered a very attractive alternative, since no fossil fuels are involved in the manufacturing process

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