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 …—

Kristina Dell

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Now, a Kenyan company is turning the problematic plant into a bioplastic that could help with reforestation efforts. —

Ashley Strickland, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025 The startup makes a powder that can be used to mass-produce sustainable chemicals, from biofuels to bioplastics. —

João Medeiros, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2022 Bioplastics and Recycling: The Promise of Innovation Advances in bioplastics offer the potential for greener alternatives to traditional plastics, but they must be deployed responsibly. —

David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Research is ongoing to develop truly sustainable bioplastics that do not compete with food crops for resources or contribute to deforestation. —

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