Journal of Ecosystem & Ecography
Open Access

Abstract

Bioplastics (BPs) can be defined as plastics made of biomass such as corn and sugarcane. These substances have been increasingly spotlighted as means to saving fossil fuels, reducing CO2 emission and plastic wastes. Biodegradability of BPs has been widely publicized in society and the demand for packaging is rapidly increasing among retailers and the food industry at large. However, there is little consensus on actual impacts of BPs production. This paper therefore aims to identify current strengths and weaknesses and future threats and opportunities and leverage points for the bioplastics industry in a move towards sustainability

Biography

Krishnaveer Abhishek Challa is currently pursuing his course in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Telecommunications at Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, Sweden. His specialization is sustainable development and communication studies. He is also associated with Andhra University in the areas of media studies and sustainability