Die globale Kunststoffproduktion wird voraussichtlich bis 2060 verdreifacht. Innovationen in pflanzlichen Polymeren sind vielversprechend für biologisch abbaubare Kunststoffe. Prognosen schätzen, dass bis 2050 mehr Plastik als Fische in unseren Ozeanen vorhanden sein könnte. Dies ist nicht nur alarmierend – es ist ein Aufruf zur dringenden Aktion.

Here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224425000421

Global plastic production expected to triple by 2060

Innovations in plant-based polymers show promise for biodegradable plastics

Packaging seen as largest area of application for biodegradable plastic materials

There is a lot of opportunity with zein, which is a family of proteins in corn that forms a beautiful film to make biodegradable plastics, and it’s a little bit more expensive, but we hope that will be hitting the market soon as well.

“Most of the plastic ever made still exists in some form today,” Fai said. “When people say, ‘just throw it away,’ we must remember – there is no ‘away.’ Everything remains within the boundaries of our shared environment. The planet simply cannot absorb this volume of waste indefinitely. If current trends continue, some projections estimate that by 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in our oceans. This is not just alarming — it’s a call to urgent action.”