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Bioplastic simply refers to plastic made from plant or other biological material instead of petroleum. It is also often called bio-based plastic.
It can either be made by extracting sugar from plants like corn and sugarcane to convert into polylactic acids (PLAs).PLA plastic is commonly used in food packaging,like biodegradable bags,biodegradable packaging.
Because PLA often comes from the same large industrial facilities making products like ethanol, it’s the cheapest source of bioplastic. It’s the most common type and is also used in plastic bags, utensils, and textiles.