bioplastic
- noun
- /ˈbaɪoʊˌplæstɪk/
- Specialized
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bioplástico
- And PLA is polylactic acid and it's a renewable bioplastic made from corn.
Did you know that most bioplastics aren't biodegradable?
- Did you know that most bioplastics aren't biodegradable?
- So they're already bioplastics that are relatively effective.
- So plastics are made from, you know, there are are bioplastics.
Examples
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At the festival, we used biodegradable plates made from a new type of bioplastic sourced from corn starch.
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So they're already bioplastics that are relatively effective.
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Did you know that most bioplastics aren't biodegradable?
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But Finkenstadt plans to study whether replacing them with the electroactive bioplastic will allow for faster recharge or longer charge storage.
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On the day of the festival, instead of plastic spoons, vendors distributed 14,000 biodegradable spoons made of EcoPLA, a bioplastic developed by Cargill.
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Finkenstadt says the same rust protection may be achieved by spraying a micrometer-thick film of electroactive bioplastic, which can later be cleaned off with environmentally friendly enzymes.
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The company developed a bioplastic that can break down in compost, making it an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic.
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Many manufacturers are now experimenting with bioplastics to reduce their reliance on petroleum-based products.
Synonyms
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1.0
A light material people make and use for bottles and bags
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4.6
A material from plants or animals that breaks down naturally and replaces plastic
How Biodegradable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bioplastic combines bio- meaning 'life', as in biology, and plastic meaning 'able to be shaped'. So a bioplastic is a plastic made from plants or other living material instead of petroleum, which is why it can be better for the environment.