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
Kristina DellExamples of bioplastic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Once relegated to coastal cuisines, this fast-growing marine macroalgae is now surfacing in dietary supplements, snacks, bioplastics and even methane-reducing livestock feed.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 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
While some bioplastics are compostable, others require specific conditions to break down, raising concerns about scalability and unintended environmental consequences.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for bioplastic
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 July 2025
Once relegated to coastal cuisines, this fast-growing marine macroalgae is now surfacing in dietary supplements, snacks, bioplastics and even methane-reducing livestock feed.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 18 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
While some bioplastics are compostable, others require specific conditions to break down, raising concerns about scalability and unintended environmental consequences.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for bioplastic
Cite this Entry
“Bioplastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bioplastic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share