The term “biobased” refers to material feedstock sourcing – the beginning of a products life cycle. A biobased material is made from renewable plant or animal feedstocks or an equivalent amount of feedstock is being used. The terms “biobased,” “renewable,” and “biotic” are interchangeable. Bioplastics can be made from an equally diverse range of feedstocks, including corn starch, sugarcane, and a wide variety of other sources like potatoes, algae, mycelium (mushroom “roots”), and food waste.