Bioplastics and their role in combating climate change

ArabiaWeather - A recent study revealed that the bioplastics sector, which is expected to witness a significant doubling in the coming years, may represent a source of environmentally friendly solutions. This development is expected to have a positive impact on the growing challenges resulting from climate change.

Could we be witnessing an environmental revolution in the bioplastics sector?

A question that scientists from the Dutch University of Utrecht answer with great optimism concerns the possibility of using bioplastics using clean energy sources as a means of transforming this large sector, which constitutes a burden on the environment, into one of the most important means of storing and preserving carbon.

According to a study published by the scientific journal Nature, it indicates that plastic-based products, which are widely spread in our world, contribute up to 5% of the volume of greenhouse gas emissions. It is expected that the consumption of this plastic material will double globally by 2050, which will further exacerbate the climate crisis.

However, researchers point to a promising way to turn this burden from the plastics industry into a solution to the climate crisis: manufacturing biodegradable plastics made from renewable biological materials. This type of plastic can be prepared from plant or natural sources or from materials with a low carbon footprint. This approach has a positive benefit for waste management and reducing the environmental impact of conventional plastic.

Ultimately, the researchers point to the importance of adopting international laws that distinguish between regular and bio-based plastics, with a focus on raising awareness about the manufacture of these materials. This comes within the framework of efforts to combat the problem of "plastic pollution", which represents one of the most serious environmental challenges facing the world.

Source: skynewsarabia