The effect of strain rate and temperature on compressive properties of starch-based biodegradable plastics (Nihon Cornstarch Co., CPR-M2) was examined. Dynamic stress-strain curves of starch-based biodegradable plastics were measured over a wide range of strain rates from 10^<-5> s^<-1> to 10^4 s^<-1>, using a quasi-static compression testing machine and a split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) method. A master curve of 7% flow stress, reduced to 297 K, was made. The values of activation energies related to the α and β relaxation processes were respectively estimated from the master curve of 7 % flow stress and from the best fit of equations based on Ree-Eyring theory and Bauwens' treatment.