disposable 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 , and green polyethylene terephthalate ; 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 multidose syringe , 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 ; shredding the item ; and composting the item into a compost end product , thereby disposing of the item .