Bio-based Plastics

Excessive pollution, diminishing natural resources and climate change have alerted the global community to the problems with plastic – and bio-based plastics are rapidly emerging as a more sustainable alternative. However, they’re not always as green as they seem; in fact, these plastics may not be biodegradable, compostable or recyclable.

Researchers from the UTS Material Ecologies Design Lab (MEDL) discuss the future of plastics and designing for a post-petrochemical world. They will also demonstrate the process for making bio-based plastics and share a recipe card so you can make your own bioplastic at home.