Author: utsav@plantastic

Plastics have varied application and have become an essential part of our daily lives. The use of plastics has increased twenty-fold in the past half-century and is expected to double again in the next 20 years. As a global estimate, around 330 million tonnes of plastic are produced per annum. The production, use, and disposal of the plastics emerged as a persistent and potential environmental nuisance. A great alternative to this would be bioplastics. The bioplastic products are manufactured to be biodegradable with similar functionality to that of conventional plastics. The expansion and development of the bioplastics would lead to an increase in the sustainability of the environment and would be key to a long-term solution for plastic pollution. However, a widespread public awareness is essential in effecting longer-term change against the use of single-use plastic. In order to spread awareness