they are made from a waste by-product of the sugar cane refining process, which is transformed into alcohol and then into ethanol, and then into ethylene and then into polyethylene. This "bio-polyethylene" can be classified as a non-biodegradable, bio-based bioplastic that is recyclable.
What are compostable products made of?
Instead of using plastic made from petrochemicals and fossil fuels, compostable plastics are derived from renewable materials like corn, potato, and tapioca starches, cellulose, soy protein, and lactic acid. Compostable plastics are non-toxic and decompose back into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass when composted.28 feb 2019
What is compostable packaging?
What is Compostable Food Packaging? Compostable food packaging is made, disposed of and breaks down in a manner that is kinder to the environment than plastic. It is made from plant-based, recycled materials and can return to earth quickly and safely as soil when disposed of in the right environmental conditions.