bioplastic
noun
bio·plas·tic
ˌbī-ō-ˈpla-stik 
: biodegradable plastic that is made or derived from biological materials
Bioplastics could be really good for the environment—the manufacturing process produces fewer greenhouse-gas emissions than that for petroleum-based plastics …—
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Additionally, fescue will serve as a raw material for bioplastics, building materials, and animal bedding.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Additionally, it can be used to create animal feed, food and bioplastic, according to Forever Green Initiative co-director Dr. Mitch Hunter.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2025
Hemp, in addition to its medical and beauty uses, can also be used for commercial and industrial purposes, like rope, clothing, paper, bioplastics and biofuel.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Designed to create the kind of complexion makeup artists like her dream of—and prep the skin for better product absorption—Patinkin’s tools pair stainless-steel safety blades with an ergonomic handle made out of wheat-straw bioplastic.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Additionally, it can be used to create animal feed, food and bioplastic, according to Forever Green Initiative co-director Dr. Mitch Hunter.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2025
Hemp, in addition to its medical and beauty uses, can also be used for commercial and industrial purposes, like rope, clothing, paper, bioplastics and biofuel.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Designed to create the kind of complexion makeup artists like her dream of—and prep the skin for better product absorption—Patinkin’s tools pair stainless-steel safety blades with an ergonomic handle made out of wheat-straw bioplastic.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Bioplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioplastic. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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