One material that has seen the most dramatic shift in the public consciousness is plastic.
Environmental and ecological concerns are fast becoming a major area of focus. People are increasingly conscious of the materials they use in their day-to-day lives. One material that has seen the most dramatic shift in the public consciousness is plastic. Estimates state that as much as 12.7million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year. It takes hundreds of years to break down and poses a huge threat to marine life. New strategies are beginning to help reduce our reliance on it. One method to emerge from the biotech industry has been the development of bioplastics.