Bioplastic Do Not Put In Recycling Bioplastic is a broad category containing many different types of plastic. Bioplastic can be either bio-based (originating from plant matter) and/or bio-degradable (able to break down over time by living organisms). However, not all bioplastics are biodegradable and typically require specific temperatures and conditions to fully biodegrade. Make sure to dispose of bioplastics properly. If littered or composted under incorrect conditions, bioplastics will persist or form microplastics. To learn more about bioplastics, check out this page or this fact sheet from the Food Packaging Forum. Do Not Recycle Bioplastic will not break down in a backyard compost pile. Bioplastic is not recyclable. To avoid contaminating other recyclables, place in garbage. Don’t Compost at Home Bioplastic will not break down in a backyard compost pile. Ways to Reduce Reusable Packaging For Businesses Check out Upstream’s catalog of reusable packaging and unpackaging innovators that provide ways for consumers to obtain products, mostly food and beverages, in returnable, reusable, or refillable packaging – or they deliver products to consumers unpackaged altogether. Did You Know? What Is Bioplastic? Traditional plastic is made from petroleum-based products, while bioplastic is made from living materials such as plant matter. The plant matter is processed or polymerized to become a plastic.