From auto parts to apparel to construction and building materials to electronics, many of the products we use and rely on every day can be made from plants. Take a look through our extensive collection of examples and see how you can incorporate more plant-based products into your daily routine to support the circular bioeconomy.
Are you looking for specific plant-based products you can purchase now for your business or home? For an extensive list of products with links to the manufacturers websites, please see USDA’s BioPreferred Catalog.
- Novamont: MATER-BI mulch film
- Diapers
- Pacifiers (natural rubber tree)
- Non-plastic toys (see Toys and Games)
- Accessories for eating (cutlery, plates, suction cups)
- Carpet and upholstery cleaners
- Dishwashing detergent
- Laundry detergent
- Floor cleaners
- Air fresheners, deodorizers
- Microbial cleaning products - drain maintenance
- Water and wastewater treatment chemicals
- pH Neutralizing products
- Aircraft, car, boat cleaners
- Adhesives
- Lumber, millwork, underlayment, engineered wood products
- Masonry blocks
- Paving blocks
- Insulation materials: foam spray, etc.
- Surface guards: molding, trims
- Composite panels
- Green Dot Bioplastics Terratek Natural Fiber Reinforced Plastic Composites
- Exterior paints
- Coatings
- Surface fillers
- Erosion control materials
- Epoxy systems
- Fire retardants
- Floor finishes and waxes
- Furnace filters
- Entry mats
- Graffiti removers
- Concrete release agents
- Paints
- Electronic components cleaners
- Plant-based actuator
- Sustainable electronics based on crop plant extracts and graphene
- Plant-based nanogenerators
- Biobased foams
- Disposable containers
- Disposable cutlery
- Disposable tableware
- Durable containers, cutlery, tableware
- Food Service Gloves
- Sanitary overwraps
- Straws
- Composite materials
- Lumber, millwork, engineered wood products
- Wood sealers
- Furniture cleaners and protectors
- Chain and cable lubricants
- Diesel fuel additives
- Gasoline fuel additives
- Engine crankcase oil
- Fuel conditioners
- Gear lubricants
- Safety equipment (goggles, ear plugs)
- Auto body parts (doors, hood, dashboard)
- Seat cushions
- Bedding, bed linens
- Towels
- Candles, wax melts
- Carpets
- Firelogs and fire starters
- Gardening supplies and accessories
- Glass cleaners
- Oven and grill cleaners
- Shopping and trash bags
- Novamont: organic waste collection, shopping bags
- Green Dot Bioplastics: Composite biodegradable resins
- Folders and filing products
- Inks (printer toner)
- Ink remover
- Writing utensils/pens
- Binders
- Paper
- Clasps
- Fasteners
- Rings
- Document covers
- White board cleaner
- Product packaging (see Packaging)
- 3D printing filament
- Biobased and compostable foams
- Bioplastics
- TIPA: compostable, bio-based films, laminates
- Sway: seaweed-based, home-compostable single-use plastic packaging replacement
- Smile Beverage Werks: plant-based coffee pods
- PSI/Earthfirst: PLA non-barrier sealant film
- Cellulose
- Paper
- Molded fiber
- Coatings
- Compostable Bags
- Compostable Packaging
- Storopack: home-compostable air cushions
- Other plant-based packaging materials
- Allergy and sinus relievers
- Body washes
- Cleansing lotions
- Cosmetics
- P2 Science: renewable liquid polymers for cosmetics, personal care, fragrances
- Cuts, burns, and abrasions ointments
- Disinfectants
- Body powders
- Deodorants
- Facial care products
- Feminine care products
- Hair care and styling products
- Hand sanitizers
- Lotions, moisturizers
- Medical supplies
- Perfume
- Sunscreen (child-safe)
- Art supplies: Solid and liquid media used for drawing, painting, sculpting, and other artistic forms. Ex: chalk, pencils, markers, pastels, paint, brushes
- Playground and athletic surface materials (for safety and aesthetic purposes, e.g. rubberized pellets, artificial turf)
- Toys and sporting gear: balls, bats, racquets, nets, bicycle seats
- Green Dot Bioplastics: child-safe, bio-based toys
