Biodegradable plastic is plastic that decomposes naturally in the environment. Biodegradable depicts a chemical process during which micro-organisms that are available in the environment convert materials into natural substances such as water, carbon dioxide and compost. Making Biodegradable Plastic: Biodegradable plastics are made from all-natural plant materials. These can include corn oil, orange peels, starch, and plants. Traditional plastic is made with chemical fillers that can be harmful to the environment when released when the plastic is melted down. With biodegradable plastic, you get a substance made from natural sources that does not contain these chemical fillers, and does not pose the same risk to the environment.The process of making biodegradable plastics begins with the melting down of all the materials. Regular Plastic vs. Biodegradable Plastic 1. Regular plastics hold carbon. When they are disposed of and begin to deco...