Biodegradables and material recycling – a paradox?

A new factory started operations on April 3 in La Lima de Cartago, where bioplastic synthesized from raw materials such as potato, corn, sugar cane and pulp will be transformed into bags, flexible wrappers and other biodegradable products.This Costa Rican company DosMil50 plant will offer tailor-made packaging solutions, compostable and with a lower environmental impact for food industries, supermarkets, restaurants, clothing stores and other se…

Biodegradables and material recycling – a paradox?

Material recycling of biodegradable plastics as an additional end-of-life option could integrate biodegradable plastic in a broader circular economy framework. Contrary to common misconceptions, biodegradable plastics can be efficiently sorted and integrated into material recycling streams. With proper sorting, biodegradable plastics do not compromise the recycling of other plastics streams. Achieving a high-quality recycling output depends on m…