What potential impacts may Biodegradable Film & Bag have on the environment during production and use?

During the production and use process, Biodegradable Film & Bag, although designed to be biodegradable to reduce environmental impact, may still have some potential impact on the environment. Here are some possible impacts:
1. Potential impacts in the production process
Energy consumption: The production of degradable films and bags usually requires a certain amount of energy, such as electricity, heat, etc. The acquisition and use of these energy may produce carbon emissions and have a certain impact on the environment.
Raw material acquisition: Although degradable materials are usually derived from renewable resources, such as plant starch, cellulose, etc., the process of raw material acquisition may involve land reclamation, water consumption and possible ecosystem damage.
Production processes: Certain production processes may involve chemical or high-temperature treatments, which may produce harmful emissions such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or wastewater, posing potential threats to the environment and human health.
Waste generation: Waste materials, leftovers, etc. generated during the production process may cause pollution to the environment if not properly disposed of.
2. Potential impacts during use
Degradation conditions: Although degradable materials can theoretically decompose naturally under certain conditions, in practical applications, degradation conditions may not be ideal. For example, a lack of sufficient microorganisms, moisture, or temperature may cause the degradation process to be slow or incomplete, resulting in residues that pollute the environment.
Misuse and misdisposal: Consumers may dispose of biodegradable materials with regular plastic waste because they do not understand or ignore the proper use and disposal of biodegradable materials. This may not only cause degradable materials to fail to degrade effectively, but may also increase the burden on waste treatment facilities.
Substitution effect: If consumers believe that using degradable materials means they can consume and discard them without restriction, a substitution effect of "green consumption" may occur, leading to an increase in overall consumption and thus greater pressure on the environment.
3. Potential impacts during the disposal process
Decomposition products: During the degradation process, degradable materials may produce certain decomposition products. These products may have certain effects on soil, water sources or ecosystems, and their safety needs to be fully evaluated.
Mixed processing: During the garbage disposal process, if degradable materials are mixed with other types of garbage, it may affect the efficiency and effectiveness of garbage treatment, and may even cause the treatment facility to malfunction.
In summary, although degradable films and bags have environmental advantages in theory, it is still necessary to pay attention to their potential environmental impacts during actual production and use, and take corresponding measures to prevent and respond.