Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative
- CJ Biomaterials is developing bioplastic forks and films that do not leave microplastics in the environment.
- These bioplastics are made from sugar and are designed to be compostable.
- Traditional plastics can last for decades and fragment into harmful microplastics, which are found in various ecosystems and human bodies.
- Bioplastics can be made from renewable resources and are biodegradable, breaking down naturally.
- CJ Biomaterials is part of a larger effort to address global plastic pollution and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
At a Massachusetts lab, CJ Biomaterials is transforming sugar into bioplastic pellets that can be molded into forks and films, which do not release microplastics into the environment. These alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-based plastics are being developed as part of solutions to combat global plastic pollution.
The bioplastics produced are designed to be compostable, breaking down naturally in compost bins, unlike conventional plastics that can persist for decades. The company is experimenting with different formulations to create products that mimic the properties of traditional plastics while being environmentally friendly.
Bioplastics are made from renewable resources and are biodegradable, which means they can decompose through natural processes. This innovation is part of a broader movement to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and address the environmental impacts of plastic waste.
传统塑料叉子释放有害微塑料，糖制塑料成为替代品
在马萨诸塞州的一家实验室，CJ Biomaterials正在将糖转化为生物塑料颗粒，这些颗粒可以被模制成叉子和薄膜，不会将微塑料释放到环境中。这些替代传统化石燃料塑料的材料正作为应对全球塑料污染的解决方案的一部分进行开发。
所生产的生物塑料旨在可堆肥化，能够自然分解在堆肥箱中，不同于可以持续数十年的传统塑料。该公司正在尝试不同的配方，以创造出模仿传统塑料特性的环保产品。
生物塑料由可再生资源制成，并且是生物可降解的，这意味着它们可以通过自然过程分解。这一创新是减少对化石燃料依赖和应对塑料废物环境影响的更广泛运动的一部分。