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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Research is ongoing to develop truly sustainable bioplastics that do not compete with food crops for resources or contribute to deforestation.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In addition to its medicinal and beauty uses, hemp is also used for a variety of commercial and industry products, like rope, clothing, paper, bioplastics and even biofuel.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
To take advantage of sustainability opportunities, companies should audit and document areas of the business to be improved, such as energy and water usage, emissions, waste and recycling and bioplastics and chemicals.
—Hélène Kyriakakis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
One focus of the program will be on work related to organic matter in the early stages of consideration as alternatives for design and manufacturing—things like algae, mycelium, and derivations of living organisms like insects—as structure for bioplastics, textiles, and pigment.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In addition to its medicinal and beauty uses, hemp is also used for a variety of commercial and industry products, like rope, clothing, paper, bioplastics and even biofuel.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
To take advantage of sustainability opportunities, companies should audit and document areas of the business to be improved, such as energy and water usage, emissions, waste and recycling and bioplastics and chemicals.
—Hélène Kyriakakis, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
One focus of the program will be on work related to organic matter in the early stages of consideration as alternatives for design and manufacturing—things like algae, mycelium, and derivations of living organisms like insects—as structure for bioplastics, textiles, and pigment.
—Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Bioplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioplastic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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