The term bioplastic can be confusing because it refers to biosourced and/or biodegradable materials with different properties.

There are 2 classification criteria:

Biobased

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The origin of the resource
from which they are produced for biosourced bioplastics.

Biodegradable

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End-of-life
for biodegradable and compostable bioplastics.

Classification of the main bioplastics

Biobased polymers are not necessarily biodegradableBiodegradable polymers are not necessarily biosourced.

The integration of post-industrial or post-consumer co-products and plant fibres gives your parts an aesthetic appearance.
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