Roles and Challenges of Bioplastics Specified by Life Cycle Thinking

Abstract

The production of chemicals from biomass is the mitigation of fossil-derived chemical production by substituting renewables. Such biomass-derived production can contribute not only to the sustainable production of chemicals but also to the realization of a bioeconomy. However, a consequential analysis of the whole life cycle is essential, and it must work to achieve sustainable agriculture and forestry. This paper reviews the latest research trends, summarizes the perspectives for evaluation at each life cycle stage, and examines the role and challenges of biomass plastics based on life cycle thinking.