glossary
Bio-based
Made wholly or partly from biological feedstock. Bio-based content does not mean biodegradable, compostable or automatically lower impact. Names and abbreviations: biomass-derived. Related terms: Recycled content; Biodegradability; Life cycle assessment (LCA). Sources: https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/42497.pdf, https://www.iso.org/standard/37456.html
Sources & further reading
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17
- ISO 14040 — life cycle assessment framework ↗ISO · web · 2026-10-17