Biodegradable Bioplastics

Insurance against waste or risky shortcut?

The first Deep Dive of 2023 takes us into the complex yet important world of biodegradable bioplastics; plastic that is 1) created from a biological feedstock and 2) can be broken down by microorganisms into components within a window of time. As the world population and its demand for plastic material grows, it’s abundantly clear a better option than fossil-based plastic must be developed. In this deep dive, we look into the definition of biodegradable biobased plastic, the different types that exist, the regulation that applies to the industry and the venture dynamics of startups in the space.