Starch based bio-plastic are manufactured by the usage of various renewable sources such as wood, potatoes, corn, and others. The growth of starch based bio-plastic market will ensure the decrease in usage of synthetic or petroleum based plastics, along with controlling waste, as they provide similar benefits in comparison to traditional plastics.
The starch based bio-plastics market is expected to propel during the forecast period due to its growing demand as packaging material in various segments such as loose-fill foam, laminated paper, baby diapers, trash bags, egg cartons, toys, in agricultural tools such as planters, and others.
Major players for starch based bio-plastic market include NatureWorks LLC, Metabolix, Inc., Corbion NV, Meredian Holdings Group Inc., and HARBEC, Inc among others.