Replacement of petroleum based products with plant-based materials (2025)

A study published in the journal Engineering led by researchers from the University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Cambridge has identified potential plant-based replacements for petroleum-based products in the construction and automotive industries by 2025. The researchers used a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach to evaluate the environmental impacts of different materials and identified several promising alternatives. They found that bioplastics, biocomposites, and bio-based adhesives showed significant potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste generation. The study suggests that these plant-based materials could replace up to 30% of petroleum-based products in the construction industry by 2025.