Carbon Footprint Comparison: Traditional Plastic vs Our Compostable Bags
A lifecycle analysis from production to disposal - with verified emission data
As India moves toward its 2025 single-use plastic ban, businesses need clear data on sustainable alternatives. This study compares the total carbon emissions of conventional plastic bags versus Naturoplast's across their entire lifecycle.
Total Carbon Emissions: Side-by-Side
Traditional Plastic Bags
- Production: Petroleum extraction + refining (85% of emissions)
- Transport: Heavy crude oil shipping
- Disposal: Incineration emits toxins or 500+ year decomposition
Our Compostable Bags
- Production: Plant-based materials (corn starch + PBAT)
- Transport: Local Indian manufacturing reduces miles
- Disposal: Industrial composting converts to biomass (0 waste)
Source: 2024 LCA study by Indian Institute of Packaging
Lifecycle Stage Breakdown
| Lifecycle Stage | Plastic Bags (kg CO₂/kg) | Our Compostable Bags (kg CO₂/kg) | Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Material Extraction | 3.2 | 0.4 | -87% |
| Manufacturing | 2.1 | 0.9 | -57% |
| Transportation | 0.5 | 0.3 | -40% |
| End-of-Life | 0.2 (landfill) | -0.8 (carbon sequestration) | Net positive |
| TOTAL | 6.0 | 1.8 | -70% |
The Hidden Benefit: Carbon Sequestration
Unlike plastic that emits methane in landfills, our compostable bags sequester carbon when properly processed:
- 1 kg of composted bags = 0.8 kg CO₂ stored in soil biomass
- Equivalent to planting 4 trees per ton of bags used
- Our closed-loop program ensures 92% composting rate vs. 9% plastic recycling
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Request AssessmentFAQs About Carbon Emissions
Do compostable bags require special disposal to achieve these benefits?
Yes - they must be processed in industrial composting facilities.
How does transportation impact the comparison?
Our bags are manufactured locally in India (vs. imported plastic resins), reducing transport emissions by 40%.