Bio-Based vs. Petroleum-Based Materials

Raw Material Sources

• Bio-based materials: Derived from renewable biomass, such as waste cooking oil, sugarcane, and corn.

• Petroleum-based materials: Sourced from non-renewable fossil resources, such as oil, natural gas, and coal.

Carbon Emissions

• Bio-based materials: During feedstock growth, CO₂ is absorbed via photosynthesis, reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by 60–80%.

• Petroleum-based materials: Extraction and processing release significant CO₂, with a carbon footprint of up to 3.5 kg CO₂e/kg.

Resource Sustainability

• Bio-based materials: Utilize waste streams, eliminating the risk of resource depletion.

• Petroleum-based materials: Depend on finite fossil reserves, making them inherently unsustainable.

Environmental Impact

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