Biodegradable Plastics and Sustainable Packaging

 Ntakarutimana Dieudonné Aimé

Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

This essay explores the role of biodegradable plastics in promoting sustainable packaging practices. It discusses the types of biodegradable plastics, including starch-based plastics, polylactic acid (PLA), and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and their potential applications in reducing environmental pollution. The essay also addresses the advantages and challenges associated with biodegradable plastics, emphasizing their role in waste reduction and sustainability. By examining the biodegradation processes, commercial availability, and future prospects of biodegradable plastics, the essay highlights their significance in achieving a more sustainable packaging industry.

Keywords: Biodegradable Plastics, Sustainable Packaging, Starch-based Plastics, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).

CITATION: Ntakarutimana Dieudonné Aimé. Biodegradable Plastics and Sustainable Packaging. Research Output Journal of Engineering and Scientific Research. 2024 3(1):39-43.