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A Plant-based Packaging Alternative to Plastic--Sugar Cane Plastic Packaging Bags

2022-06-29

Sugarcane plastic" is the latest development in sugar use, used in packaging for drink bottles to cleaning products. A plant-based packaging alternative to plastic, it`s great to see that sugarcane is being adopted by a number of brands.

The process for making plant-based plastic from sugar cane is made up of pioneering technology. The first `crushing` phase of processing releases the sugar juices which are used to create the sugar we know and love. The following `crushing` phases break down the sugar cane further which is then used to create ethanol, a plant-based alcohol. The next part is where new technology comes in. The ethanol is turned in a plant-based `green` polyethylene that has the same physical properties as conventional polyethylene made from oil.

A Plant-based Packaging Alternative to Plastic--Sugar Cane Plastic Packaging Bags

A Plant-based Packaging Alternative to Plastic--Sugar Cane Plastic Packaging Bags

While sugarcane plastic isn`t biodegradable, it is 100 percent recyclable. Sugarcane also absorbs carbon dioxide. The fact that it absorbs one of our biggest pollutants makes it far superior to oil. Oil-based plastics require mining for oil, and this process releases carbon from the Earth`s soil, into our air. This process is a real kicker for climate change. The less we rely on oil-based products, the better.

Sugar Cane Plastic Packaging Bags is a new type of ECO friendly packaging.

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