Bio-based plastics are an essential solution to help us reach a net zero circular economy. But not a lot of people know enough about them. So, each week we'll be tackling the complex questions that come with the topic. Stay tuned as we dispel the myths of bio-based plastics!
Doesn't the monoculture and expansion of sugarcane farms damage biodiversity? Not necessarily!
Deforesting natural vegetation to plant sugarcane defeats the whole purpose of a sector that is engaged in combating climate change. Over the past 20 years, more than 95% of sugarcane expansion was on degraded pastureland, helping recover land that was once depleted.
There are a number of methods that enhance the sustainability of production, such as the use of crop rotation to ensure a natural fertilization of the soil, biological pest control programs, green corridors for wildlife, and the practices we monitor and foster with our Responsible Ethanol Sourcing Program.
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