Biodegradable products such as food waste, fabric, wood, and paper are items that can be consumed or decomposed by microorganisms or other natural biological processes. Compostable wastes This is different from compostable, which calls for items to be broken down under composting conditions. The breakdown of biodegradable items is enhanced by exposure to elements such as moisture and air. Without exposure to such elements, the breakdown slows and methane gas is released. There are many benefits to using biodegradable products. Here are a few: Reduced Pollution Biodegradable products can be broken down into nontoxic components that do not cause unhealthy chemicals to be released into water or gasses that pollute the air. Plastic that is biodegradable produces 68% less greenhouse gasses than other plastic products. Less Energy Usage The natural breakdown of biodegradable products into the earth reduces the amount of energy needed to recycle them. The result is faster a...
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