The most common application for bio-plastic is in disposable plastics, including:
To-Go Containers and Cups
Cutlery
Plates and Bowls
Straws
Packaging
Bottles
Trash Bags
Shopping Bags
The graph to the right shows all the industries that use bio-plastics. It ranges from textiles, to electronics, to agriculture, and so on. This wide range shows how applicable bio-plastics can be.
Global Production Capacities of Bio-plastics in 2019
(by market segment)
Some of the more uncommon uses of bio-plastics include:
Medical applications
Implants (screws, pins or plates)
Material for pills and capsules (casing/ coating)
Mulch films
Automotive interiors (seats, head rests or arm rests)
Mobile phone cases
Toys (contain some bio-plastics)
3D Printing