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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So have the nation’s innovative methods in the fields of sustainable textile manufacturing and experimental materials incorporating bioplastics.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
While conventional bioplastics are derived from plants and could lead to more agricultural land being used, this is miniscule compared to other uses, and also in many cases the bioplastics can be made from waste material.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Unlike conventional industrial materials, which are expensive to transport and difficult to recycle off-Earth, bioplastics can potentially be produced and reused on-site using biological processes, according to the statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 July 2025
The Finnish material science developer operates out of Oulu with three additional offices—one in the southern region’s lakeside city Tampere, the second in Manchester, England and the third in Ljubljana, Slovenia—specializing in biobased coatings and bioplastics for textiles, glass and packaging.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
While conventional bioplastics are derived from plants and could lead to more agricultural land being used, this is miniscule compared to other uses, and also in many cases the bioplastics can be made from waste material.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Unlike conventional industrial materials, which are expensive to transport and difficult to recycle off-Earth, bioplastics can potentially be produced and reused on-site using biological processes, according to the statement.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 July 2025
The Finnish material science developer operates out of Oulu with three additional offices—one in the southern region’s lakeside city Tampere, the second in Manchester, England and the third in Ljubljana, Slovenia—specializing in biobased coatings and bioplastics for textiles, glass and packaging.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Bioplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioplastic. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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