Intro to Bioplastics for Packaging
Learn about PLA, PHA, PBS, PBAT, BIO-PE, BIO-PET, and their applications.
What you will learn
This course is taught by Dr. Sandeep Kulkarni, founder and president of KoolEarth Solutions Inc. Drawing from his knowledge of over twenty years’ experience in the packaging and bioplastics industries, Dr. Kulkarni walks you through definitions, explanations, and examples of bioplastics in the packaging industry. He also explores strategies to implement bioplastics into your current packaging applications and a glimpse into the future of bioplastics.
Course Objectives
Identify various bioplastics and learn about their characteristics, markets, and origins
Map out the life cycle of different bioplastics, from raw material extraction to end-of-life
Recognize common misconceptions surrounding the usage and disposal of bioplastics
Articulate the multitude of bioplastics available for use in the packaging industry
Compare the global standards and certifications for different types of biodegradable bioplastics
Comprehend the key steps to develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems with bioplastics
Course Outline
1.0 Bioplastics for Packaging
- 1.1Course Disclaimer(pdf)
- 1.2Introduction to Bioplastics(video)
- 1.3What are Bioplastics?(video)
- 1.4Beginning and End of Life for Bioplastics(video)
- 1.5Misconceptions About Bioplastics(video)
- 1.6Commercially Available Bioplastics(multimedia)
- 1.7Global Standards/Certifications for Biodegradable Bioplastics(video)
- 1.8Global Production Capacities of Bioplastics(pdf)
- 1.9Opportunities to Apply Bioplastics in Packaging(video)
- 1.10Key Steps to Developing Packaging Based on Bioplastics(pdf)
- 1.11Wrap Up(video)
- 1.12Knowledge Check: Bioplastics(quiz)
- 1.13Survey(multimedia)
Instructors
Andrew Hurley, PhDFounder
Dr. Sandeep KulkarniPresident – KoolEarth Solutions Inc.
13 Lessons
7 Videos
1 Hours
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