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Review Papers | Chemistry | India | Volume 12 Issue 3, March 2023
Advances in Commercial Biodegradable Products in India: Alternatives to Plastics
Sangeeta Kumar [4] | Manisha Nigam [3]
Abstract: The ancient tradition of preservation of nature in India got disrupted by the mass production of goods that flooded the Indian market after the industrial revolution. Plastic is an example of a pollutant that is visible in developing nations such as India, where garbage collection systems are often inefficient or non - existent. Countries with low recycling rates, also have trouble properly collecting discarded plastics. Indian economy relies on shipping goods in packaging using plastics that are used only once, before being discarded contributing to a significant amount of waste. This article addresses the current efforts by select companies that are addressing the alternatives to plastics.
Keywords: plastics, biodegradable, renewable, eco - friendly, sustainable
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 3, March 2023,
Pages: 271 - 274