Green plastic: An Introduction to the new science of biodegradable plastic

Plastic have transformed everyday life, usage is increasing and annual production is likely to exceed 300 million tonnes by 2010.In this concluding paper to the theme issue on plastic. The environment and human health, we synthesize current understanding of the benefits and concerns surrounding the use of plastic and look to the future priorities, challenges and opportunities. It is evident that plastic bring many societal benefits and offer future technological and medical advances. Bio plastic made from natural materials such as corn starch. Biodegradable plastics made from traditional petrochemicals, which are engineered to break down more quickly. Eco/recycled plastic, which are simply plastic made from recycled plastic materials rather than raw petrochemicals.