plant-based plastics
Crop-derived synthetic materials
Plant-based plastics are polymers derived from renewable biological sources—corn, sugarcane, algae—rather than petroleum.
Also called bioplastics, they appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and manufacturers seeking alternatives to fossil fuels.
Not all plant-based plastics are biodegradable; some are chemically identical to conventional plastics and persist just as long in landfills.
- bioplasticPlant-derived synthetic material
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- cornstarchMaize-derived thickening powder
- sugarcaneSucrose-yielding tropical grass
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