Biopolyethylene (also known as renewable polyethylene) is polyethylene made out of ethanol, which becomes ethylene after a dehydration process. It can be made from various feedstocks including sugar cane, sugar beet, and wheat grain.[1]
The final product (polyethylene) is identical to naphta- or gas-based polyethylene, therefore maintaining the physical properties for conversion into plastics products and also maintaining its recycling properties. Polyethylene however requires specific recycling procedures which may negate its benefits over traditional plastics.