The term “bioplastics” comprises two different groups of products: “bio-based” and “biodegradable” plastics. Bio-based plastics are wholly or partially derived from renewable raw materials. For example, this material group includes polylactic acid (PLA), poly- hydroxyalkanoate (PHA) as well as the partially bio- based plastic TerraSafe® from 2MB. Bio-based materials can also be simultaneously biodegradable. This…