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Bioplastics polymers

Because plastic doesn't react chemically with most other substances, it doesn't decay. Plastic hangs around in the environment for centuries, so recycling is the best method of disposal. However, new technologies are being developed to make plastic from biological substances.

Naturally occurring or biopolymers, such as soy protein, vegetable oil and bacterial polyesters, can be extracted from crops and bacteria.

Bioplastics made from these biopolymers are better for the environment. They're produced from renewable resources (bacteria, plants) rather than non-renewable resources (oil, natural gas). And, they are biodegradable – meaning they can break down in the environment instead of overfilling our landfills.

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