| Type | Biopolymer |
| Inventor | Unspecified |
| Property | Biodegradable • bio-based |
| Subtypes | PLA • PHA • Starch-based • Cellulose-based |
| Advantages | Reduced dependence on fossil fuels • reduced carbon footprint |
| Application | Packaging • consumer goods • agriculture • medical devices |
| Limitations | Cost-effectiveness • scalability and capacity for mass production |
| Alternative to | Fossil fuel-based plastics |
| Invention date | Mid-19th century |
| Material origin | Renewable biomass sources |
