Most of the plastics we use nowadays are suppose to be recycled. As per Environmental Protection Agency in United States only 6 percent of the plastic has been recycled in 2005. When you compare with other recycling items such as metals, glass and paper has better rate than plastics.
Once this plastic lands in landfills it will have a life measure for thousands of years. These are made of renewable resources; they are compo stable and recyclable under right conditions. More than 100 billion polyethylene plastic bags are carried each year in U.S. but only 1.2 percent is being recycled.
As the advanced engineering evolves, bio plastics can use the strength and heat resistance which is needed for wider use. Pioneering companies will have their eye on the consumer demands and have a look at their raw materials. And also think of health risks of conservative plastics.
These innovative companies also checks for new technologies and feedstock material where they can solve the early challenges connected with bio plastics. If you think of the cost, retailers would be happy to hand out a paper or plastic bag to the consumers as it costs very less. But the disposal rate of this bio plastic is very low in terms of environmental costs.
