disposable items made from bioplastic resins include a biodegradable resin ; and a plasticizer ; wherein the resin and plasticizer are intermixed to provide a generally homogenous bioplastic that is formed to provide the device . a disposable device includes a multidose syringe , a specimen tube , a scalpel , a lancet , a sharps container , or a suction canister . a method of disposing of an item includes providing an item made from a biodegradable resin and a plasticizer that are intermixed to provide a generally homogenous bioplastic ; sterilizing the item utilizing radiation or ethylene oxide gas ; shredding the item ; and composting the item into a compost end product , thereby disposing of the item .