Serious economic and environmental problems are the result of ineffective waste management and the use of petroleum-based plastics such as polyolefins (polyethylene, polypropylene). Economic growth in the 21 st century has contributed to an increase in plastic consumption and thus pollution . In addition, the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic caused an even greater increase in waste production by increased use of disposable personal protective equipment . For this reason, there is a pressing need to introduce biodegradable materials for the fabrication of medical devices or their packaging .