Bioplastics are definitely making their way onto the consumer scene — "plastics" made from a variety of renewable sources like corn, sugar, wheat, potatoes, tapioca and even algae. They're seen as the the wave of the future and an eco-friendlier alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
Cereplast — a company that makes bio-based, compostable plastics — decided that, much like the 'recycled' symbol, bioplastics need their own logo to make these eco-friendly products easier to identify to consumers. So, Cereplast held the "Make Your Mark" contest to find one.
