biomass plastic; bioplastic from renewable resources
Refers to plastics made wholly or partly from biomass (plant or other organic material), as opposed to petroleum-based plastics. Often used in environmental and materials contexts.
See also: バイオプラスチック
This container is made of biomass plastic.
The adoption of biomass plastics is advancing.
Variant with an interpunct; less common in running text.
Loanword from English 'biomass plastic', combining 'biomass' and 'plastic'.