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 Nimble uses bioplastics and minimal packaging to reduce its environmental impact. —

Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024 According to BloombergNEF, the market for bioplastics, which includes the mass-balance principle products Lego buys, could double by 2025, although from a low base. —

Christian Wienberg, Fortune Europe, 18 Mar. 2024 Its key functions are the production of food, materials like bioplastics, and therapeutics. —

Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2023 Startups are exploring its potential in textiles, building materials, and even as a source for bioplastics. —

Abdo Riani, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for bioplastic

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