Why do biodegradable products tend to cost more than traditional plastic products?
These are relatively new products, and in their infancy stage. The companies that produce the raw materials and bio-resin based products generally have not achieved the production capacities or volume levels needed to produce “lowest cost” efficiency levels. In addition, the technology required is still in early stages as new methods are being developed. Therefore, the laws of supply and demand keep the bio-resin costs higher than some traditional petroleum based plastics.
