bioplastic (noun) - plastics from renewable plant sources such as vegetable fats and oils, corn starch, pea starch or bacteria, plastics are usually non-renewable petroleum-based plastics: "many bioplastics are designed to biodegrade. Biodegradable bioplastics can break down in either anaerobic or aerobic environments, depending on how they are manufactured. There is a variety of materials that bioplastics can be composed of, including: starches, cellulose, or other biopolymers. Some common applications of bioplastics are packaging materials, dining utensils, food packaging, and insulation" (Source: Wikipedia)