Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Biopolymers

Abstract
Introduction: Historical Outline: The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Plastics Derived from Renewable Resources and Their Place Within a Green Chemistry Framework: Polymers Produced Directly by Biological Systems: Polymers Produced Indirectly Using Biological Systems: Application of Life‐cycle Analysis to Biopolymer Production: Life‐cycle Analysis of PHA Production by Fermentation: Life‐cycle Analysis of PHA Production in Plants: Life‐cycle Analysis of Polylactide Production: Outlook and Perspectives: