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What’s the difference between compostable and biodegradable?Updated 2 years ago

The term biodegradable can be confusing as it’s used to describe a wide range of processes.

We’ve done the legwork, so you don’t have to do the guesswork. To be considered as biodegradable by us, an item must:

  • Leave no toxic residues or traces of plastic behind.
  • Be capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms and thereby avoiding pollution.
  • Break down into organic matter anywhere microorganisms are present, including on land and in the water.
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