FAQs
What is Compostable Bioplastic? Is it also Plastic?
Compostable bioplastics are eco-friendly & help to reduce the dependency on fossil-based regular plastic which takes 1000+ years to degrade. Usually derived from renewable materials like corn, potato, tapioca starches, cellulose, soy protein, and lactic acid or other biodegradable material these Compostable bioplastics degrade into compost and are food for plants within 60 to 180 days; once composted.
Is Bioplastic Better than paper, Cloth or any other alternative?
Yes! Compostable Bioplastics not only provide the best strength, quality, and convenience, but they are also environment-friendly as they become one with the nature once they are composted. On the other hand, Paper packaging leads to a huge amount of deforestation, cloth bags require a huge amount of energy to be manufactured, and also contribute to ozone layer depletion in turn harming our mother earth. The other alternatives which have come up such as oxo-degradable or Non-woven bags often mistaken as cloth bags are all just a hidden form of plastic as they all degrade into microplastics.
Compostable Bioplastics are not just best for you and the environment they are a much more economic alternative as well!
Protocols by Indian Government & Certifications Required
As per the recent Gazette by the Ministry of Environment in Plastic Waste Management Rule 2016, Compostable bio-plastic manufacturer needs to follow the below protocol.
Compostable bio-plastic has to be as per Indian Standard IS/ISO 17088 (certified).
The manufacturer should be approved by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) to manufacture compostable bio-plastic.
Compostable bioplastic should have the name of the manufacturer Rules 2016.
Are all Compostable Bioplastic Products Edible?
Compostable Bioplastics are biodegradable, carbon-neutral and edible. Therefore it is safe for the animals even if they consume it by mistaking it as food.
Which are the single-use plastic products banned?
On July 1, 2022, the Indian government's ban on selected single-use plastics came into effect.
The list of banned items includes -ear buds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice- cream sticks, polystyrene (Thermocol) for decoration, plastic plates, cups, glasses, cutlery such as forks, spoons, knives, straw, trays, wrapping or packing films around sweet boxes, invitation cards, cigarette packets, plastic or PVC banners less than 100 micron, stirrers.
Where all are Compostable Bioplastics used presently and what is its future scope?
Today, Compostable bioplastics are mainly being used in packaging, e-commerce, waste management, food takeaway, household appliances, automotive, textiles & agriculture.
Continuous research and development has been going on to increase the shelf life of Compostable Bioplastic products which in future will enable it to replace the plastic from the whole packaging segment.
Are Bharat Compostable Products 100% Compostable?
Yes, Bharat Compostable Products are 100% Home Compostable. Our products after composting Goes back to the Nature Converts into H2O, CO2 and Biomass and Composts within 60- 180 days. It acts as a Fertilizer to give Life to the Plants.
Have Plastics Entered Human Beings as well?
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