The table below illustrates the cyclic process that yields biodegradable plastics from agricultural products and fermentative routes.
LEGEND
PHA
:
Polyhydroxyalkanoate
-
a biodegradable polymer produced by bacteria, which has similar properties to polypropylene.
PLA
:
Polylactide
- a biodegradable polymer which is derived from lactic acid, which can be broken down in our bodies and therefore has valuable biomedical applications.
