As environmental awareness grows and more attention is paid to the problem of microplastics, there is increasing interest in biodegradable plastics as an alternative to traditional materials. These plastics have the ability to be broken down by microorganisms into natural end products such as water, carbon dioxide and biomass, reducing the risk of long-term plastic pollution. In this article, we explore what biodegradable plastics are, their uses and the role they can play in everything from cosmetics and agriculture to industrial applications where microplastics could otherwise occur.
Biodegradable plastics are polymers that can be broken down by microorganisms into natural end products such as water, carbon dioxide and biomass.
These plastics can be used in applications where microplastics would otherwise be created, such as in cosmetics, agriculture and some industrial contexts.
