The Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC) of India is set to make a significant switch from traditional plastic bottles to bioplastic bottles, a first in the country. The bioplastic bottles are made from polylactic acid (PLA), a material derived from starches found in crops such as corn and sugarcane. The new bottles will be transparent, with biodegradable packaging components, and can decompose in soil within six months or burn without polluting the environment. KIIDC has partnered with startup company “8 Specialists” to produce the bioplastic bottles, which will be manufactured at their facilities in Thodupuzha and Aruvikkara. The cost of these biobottles is expected to be five times higher than traditional plastic bottles, but the final pricing will be determined after the experimental production phase is complete. This move aims to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable practices in the government sector.
KIIDC aims to revolutionize its beverage packaging by phasing out traditional plastic bottles in favor of innovative bioplastic alternatives.
