The term bioplastic can be confusing because it refers to biosourced and/or biodegradable materials with different properties.
There are 2 classification criteria:
Biobased
The origin of the resource
from which they are produced for biosourced bioplastics.
Biodegradable
End-of-life
for biodegradable and compostable bioplastics.
Classification of the main bioplastics
Biobased polymers are not necessarily biodegradable. Biodegradable polymers are not necessarily biosourced.
Discover the essential topics you need to know to better understand the challenges of biobased polymers.
For certain outdoor applications, the use of biodegradable materials is necessary to facilitate natural disintegration and limit the environmental impact.
