disposable medical items made from bioplastic resins include a biodegradable resin selected from the group consisting of polylactic acid , cellulose based ph , polycaprolate , polybutyleneadipatetetephathalate , polyhydroxyalkanoate , green polyethylene , green polyethylene terephthalate , poly3 - hydoxybutrate - 3 - hydroxyhexxanate , poly - d - lactide , and poly - l - lactide ; a plasticizer intermixed with the resin to provide a generally homogenous bioplastic ; and a device formed from the bioplastic , where the device is at least one of a vaginal speculum , a specimen container , a measuring cup , a urinal , or a medical band .