Industry Overview
Biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastics are developed to address concerns associated with conventional plastic waste and the long-term persistence of plastic materials in the environment. The report covers degradation, degradable plastics, bioplastics, recycled plastics, and different bio-based materials, including starch-, bacteria-, soy-, cellulose-, lignin-, and polylactic acid (PLA)-based plastics.
The industry encompasses biodegradable films and bags used across a range of applications, with particular emphasis on carrier bags and garbage bags. Manufacturing involves processes such as blown film extrusion, coextrusion, printing, slitting, die cutting, punching, and bag making. The report also examines raw materials, film characteristics, blow-up ratio, environmental benefits and concerns, market dynamics, type and end-use segments, regional considerations, and manufacturers of biodegradable carry bags and garbage bags.
In addition to product and manufacturing considerations, the project report addresses plant layout, location factors, project implementation schedules, machinery and raw-material suppliers, utilities, environmental considerations, and project economics. It provides a structured framework for establishing a biodegradable/degradable plastic film and bag manufacturing facility, including capital investment, working capital, profitability, break-even analysis, financing, depreciation, and cash-flow considerations.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 1,50,000 Nos/Day |
| Land & Building (500 sq.mt.) | US$ 65 Th. |
| Plant & Machinery | US$ 1 Lac |
| Working Capital for 2 Months | US$ 40 Th. |
| Total Capital Investment | US$ 2.50 Lac |
| Rate of Return | 44% |
| Break Even Point | 65% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- MAKING BETTER PLASTICS
- SIGNIFICANCE OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC
- WASTE REDUCTION
- SOURCE REDUCTION
- ENERGY SAVINGS
- EXAMPLES OF BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS
- PROS AND CONS OF BIOPLASTICS
- PROS:
- CONS:
- MAIN RAW MATERIALS
- BIOPOLYMERS
- INGREDIENTS:
- TYPES OF "ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY" PLASTICS
- BIO-PLASTICS
- A RECIPE FOR PLA BIOPLASTICS
- BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS
- RECYCLED PLASTICS
- TYPES OF BIO PLASTIC
- STARCH BASED PLASTICS
- BACTERIA BASED PLASTICS
- SOY BASED PLASTICS
- CELLULOSE BASED PLASTICS
- LIGNIN BASED PLASTIC
- USES AND APPLICATION OF BIODEGRADABLE FILM/BAGS
- COMMON MATERIALS USED FOR BIODEGRADABLE/DEGRADABLE FILM:
- AVAILABLE THICKNESS
- TOLERANCES:
- BIODEGRADABLE/DEGRADABLE BAGS CAN BE USED FOR ANY APPLICATION
- HOWEVER IT IS POPULAR FOR FOLLOWING USE:
- CURRENTLY USED:
- TYPES OF BAGS
- ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
- ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND BENEFITS
- MARKET POSITION
- BIO-PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS MARKET: MARKET DYNAMICS
- TYPE INSIGHTS
- END-USE INSIGHTS
- REGIONAL INSIGHTS
- MARKET OVERVIEW OF BIODEGRADABLE BAGS
- MANUFACTURERS OF BIODEGRADABLE CARRY BAGS/GARBAGE BAGS
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF BLOWN FILM EXTRUSION PROCESS & BAG MAKING
- PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
- PROCESSING STEPS TO MANUFACTURE FILM & BAGS
- EXTRUSION PROCESS
- ELEMENTS OF BLOWN FILM
- BLOW-UP RATIO (BUR)
- COEXTRUSION OF BLOWN FILM
- SWOT ANALYSIS
- PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
- MAJOR PROVISIONS IN ROAD PLANNING FOR MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE ARE:
- PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
- PRIMARY FACTORS
- 1. RAW-MATERIAL SUPPLY:
- 2. MARKETS:
- 3. POWER AND FUEL SUPPLY:
- 4. WATER SUPPLY:
- 5. CLIMATE:
- 6. TRANSPORTATION:
- 7. WASTE DISPOSAL:
- 8. LABOR:
- 9. REGULATORY LAWS:
- 10. TAXES:
- 11. SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
- 12. COMMUNITY FACTORS:
- 13. VULNERABILITY TO WARTIME ATTACK:
- 14. FLOOD AND FIRE CONTROL:
- EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THE PROJECT REPORT
- 1. DEPRECIATION:
- 2. FIXED ASSETS:
- 3. WORKING CAPITAL:
- 4. BREAK-EVEN POINT:
- 5. OTHER FIXED EXPENSES:
- 6. MARGIN MONEY:
- 7. TERM LOANS:
- 8. TOTAL LOAD:
- 9. LAND AREA/MAN POWER RATIO:
- PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES
- INTRODUCTION
- PROJECT HANDLING
- PROJECT SCHEDULING
- PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
- TIME SCHEDULE
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
- BIODEGRADABLE GRANULES
- SUPPLIERS OF PRINTING INKS
- SUPPLIERS OF PACKAGING MATERIALS
- SUPPLIERS OF LUBRICANTS
- MACHINERY SUPPLIERS
- DIE CUTTING PUNCHING MACHINE
- FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING MACHINE
- BOTTON SEALING & SIDE SEALING MACHINE
- SLITTING MACHINE
- LOOP HANDLE MAKING MACHINE
- SUPPLIERS OF AIR COMPRESSORS
- SUPPLIERS OF INSTRUMENTATION & PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
- RAW MATERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
- PLA GRANULES/RESINS
- PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHS
Appendix
- APPENDIX – A:
- 1. COST OF PLANT ECONOMICS
- 2. LAND & BUILDING
- 3. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 4. FIXED CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 5. RAW MATERIAL
- 6. SALARY AND WAGES
- 7. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 8. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 9. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 10. PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
- 11. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 12. RESOURCES OF FINANCE
- 13. INTEREST CHART
- 14. DEPRECIATION CHART
- 15. CASH FLOW STATEMENT
- 16. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET
Frequently Asked Questions
Biodegradable plastics are plastics designed to undergo degradation through biological or other specified processes under appropriate environmental conditions. Their performance depends on the material composition and the conditions under which degradation occurs. The report distinguishes biodegradable plastics from degradable plastics and discusses different bio-based materials, including starch, bacteria, soy, cellulose, lignin, and PLA. Understanding the specific degradation mechanism is important when selecting a material for film, carrier bag, garbage bag, or other applications.
Biodegradable plastics are generally intended to break down through biological activity under suitable conditions, while degradable plastics are defined by significant changes in their chemical structure and properties under specified environmental conditions. Degradation may involve one or more stages and can result in fragmentation or loss of material properties. The report notes that degradable plastics are categorized according to their method of degradation and that a residue may remain after degradation.
Biodegradable plastic films and bags can be manufactured using biodegradable granules, biopolymers, and bio-based materials such as PLA, starch, cellulose, soy, bacteria-derived materials, and lignin-based materials. The precise formulation depends on the required properties and application. The report specifically covers biodegradable granules, PLA granules/resins, ingredients, and common materials used for biodegradable or degradable film, together with considerations such as available thickness and tolerances.
Biodegradable plastic films and bags can be manufactured through blown film extrusion followed by converting operations such as printing, slitting, cutting, punching, and sealing. In blown film extrusion, polymer material is processed through an extruder and formed into a tubular film that is expanded using controlled air. The report also covers blow-up ratio, elements of blown film, coextrusion, bag-making operations, and equipment such as flexographic printing, slitting, die cutting and punching, bottom and side sealing, and loop-handle making machines.
Biodegradable films and bags can be used for a wide range of applications where flexible packaging or waste-handling products are required. The report gives particular attention to biodegradable and degradable carrier bags and garbage bags. Application suitability depends on factors such as film thickness, tolerances, mechanical properties, sealing performance, environmental conditions, and the intended end use. The report also examines currently used bag types and the environmental benefits and concerns associated with these materials.
Key factors include raw-material availability, market access, power and fuel supply, water availability, climate, transportation, waste disposal, labor, regulatory requirements, taxes, site characteristics, community considerations, and fire and flood control. Plant layout should also provide efficient movement of materials, personnel, utilities, and finished products. The report covers these location and layout considerations together with project scheduling, construction planning, machinery requirements, supplier identification, and project implementation activities.
Typical machinery for this type of project includes equipment for blown film extrusion and downstream bag conversion operations. The report specifically identifies a die cutting punching machine, flexographic printing machine, bottom sealing and side sealing machine, slitting machine, and loop handle making machine. Supporting equipment can include air compressors and instrumentation and process control equipment. The exact machinery configuration depends on the required product range, film specifications, production process, automation level, and desired output.
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