How is bioplastic different from normal plastic?

The global Bioplastic Packaging market accounted for US$ 4,399.7 Mn in 2017 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.4% during the forecast period 2018 - 2025, to account for US$ 25,395.8 Mn in 2025.

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In 2017, Europe accounted for the largest revenue share of more than one-third of the total market share, followed by North America.

The growth in the Asia Pacific region is highly attributed to factors such as banning the usage of plastic bags in 2009 and 2011. Other countries in the region that have taxes or bans in place include Cambodia, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Taiwan, and Malaysia among others.

The global bioplastic packaging market is experiencing a high growth owing to increasing awareness among customers about the adverse impact of conventional plastics, surge in need for sustainable packaging solution, and rising government support for the incorporation of bioplastic in packaging. Moreover, the development of new technology and processes and the emergence of novel bioplastic materials are expected to the market growth during the forecast period. Bioplastics are influencing the plastic industry with innovation for more sustainability, functionality, and efficiency. Currently, bioplastic alternatives are available for almost all the conventional plastic material and respective applications which is driving the bioplastic packaging industry.