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Bioplastics are a term used to describe plastic materials derived from renewable plant-based biomass (such as corn starch, sugarcane, or cellulose) or that are biodegradable. A plastic material is considered a bioplastic if it is bio-based, biodegradable, or both. While traditional petroleum-based plastics are durable and lightweight, they create serious environmental problems. Approximately 300 million tons of plastic are produced annually, and these plastics can persist in nature for hundreds