Biopolymers, materials derived from renewable sources such as plant starch, sugarcane, and microbial fermentation, are no longer futuristic alternatives. Materials like PLA (Polylactic Acid) and PBAT have achieved commercial viability globally for decades, offering biodegradable and lower-carbon substitutes for fossil-fuel plastics. Their relevance is especially critical for India, as the country pursues its Net-Zero commitments and seeks to decouple material consumption from fossil reserves.
Yet, despite the environmental imperative and strong global…
