BIOPLASTIC WORLD: A REVIEW

Abstract

Recently plastic disposal has emerged as a persistent and potential environmental problem in the world. The improper disposal of the plastics has resulted in the death of millions of animals and reduction in the fertility status of the soil by dumping plastic waste on both land and sea. The environmental concern has increased on the plastic waste pollution, which has resulted into a rapid development in the environmental friendly product. Bio plastics are one of the most innovative environmental friendly materials having advantage of lower carbon footprint. The Bioplastics like PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates), PLA (Polylacticacid), PHB (Polyhydroxybutyrates) are manufactured which are biodegradable with similar functionality like that of conventional plastics and has the potential to reduce the dependence on petroplastic that could be an environmental hazard. The present review will highlight some aspects of bio plastics, its production, application, recycling, and recent development in bio plastic. Every country desperately needs to develop bio plastic usage and its proper waste management for a pollution free world.