The term biodegradation refers to the process of decomposition by the action of
naturally occurring microorganisms over a period of time. Biodegradable polymers are
derived from renewable sources such as potatoes, vegetable oil, rice, pea starch,
tapioca, corn starch, sugarcane, wheat, grains,
and cellulose from wood. They can also be
produced by combining bio-based resources
with petroleum-based resources such as oil
gas. Such