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.
