The Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative (SBC) is a network of organizations working together to spur the introduction and use of biomaterials that are sustainable from cradle to cradle.
The impact of 50 years of unbridled plastics production, use, and disposal is now becoming well known and documented. Plastics made from non-renewable petroleum and natural gas resources threaten the environment, human health, species maintenance, and the very life of the ocean.
This web site discusses problems with fossil-fuel based plastics and explores the potential of bio-based plastics - plastics made from plants such as corn, potatoes, sugarcane, and trees - to mitigate these problems. The web site provides information about existing bio-plastic composting practices and lessons learned from the early adopters. It also offers a listing of bio-based product companies and associations along with other resources.
