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

Examples of bioplastic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While some bioplastics are compostable, others require specific conditions to break down, raising concerns about scalability and unintended environmental consequences. —David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

1989, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bioplastic

• aplastic
• bombastic
• dynastic
• dysplastic
• elastic
• fantastic
• gymnastic
• monastic
• sarcastic
• scholastic
• silastic
• stochastic