Bio-based
Quick Overview
Alias for biobased-content — materials derived wholly or partly from biomass rather than fossil resources. See [biobased-content](/glossary/biobased-content/).
Bio-based
Bio-based (also written biobased) refers to materials, chemicals, or products that are wholly or partly derived from biomass — renewable biological resources such as plants, agricultural residues, forestry by-products, algae, or organic waste — rather than from fossil resources (petroleum, natural gas, coal).
This is an alias entry. For the full definition, standards, certification schemes, and examples, see Biobased Content.
Key Points
- Origin: Biomass carbon (¹⁴C detectable via ASTM D6866 / EN 16640)
- Not the same as biodegradable — bio-based ≠ biodegradable
- Drop-in examples: bio-PE, bio-PP, bio-PET (chemically identical to fossil counterparts)
- Novel polymers: PLA, PHA, PEF, bio-PA, bio-PUR
- Certification: USDA BioPreferred, TÜV OK biobased, DIN CERTCO, ISCC PLUS
See Also
- Biobased Content — Full technical entry
- Bio-based PE / Bio-based PP / Bio-based PET
- Biodegradable — End-of-life property (different from bio-based)
- Mass Balance Approach — Chain-of-custody model for bio-based allocation
Last updated: July 10, 2026 Alias for: biobased-content
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