From nature, back to nature
What are natural materials?
Natural materials are
- Bio-based
- Bio-benign
- Bio-compatible
- Compostable
Natural materials include
(but are not limited to):
- Bagasse
- Cellulose
- Chitosan
- Fungi
- Lignin
- Nanocellulose
- PHA
- Plant fibres
- Rubber
- Seaweed
- Starch
Bioplastic: A less bad option, but not the solution
While many bioplastics claim to be biodegradable, many of the degradable and bio-based bioplastics, like PLA and bio-PBS are only biodegradable in certain conditions, contaminating organics recycling and composting systems, and do not degrade in oceans, soils or waterways.
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