Biodegradable, Compostable, Recyclable…What’s the Difference?
November 5, 2009 – Azusa, Ca – Biodegradable, compostable, recyclable – what do they all mean? Today terms like these are constantly thrown in our faces everywhere we go. Some might know what they mean, but most of us are at a loss. Remember the days when all you could do was recycle? Well those days are long gone, and its time to catch up! So here’s the skinny on the differences between all these “green” terms.

Biodegradable means that the product will break down into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass in a reasonable amount of time. “Biodegradable” has no legal definition or enforcement, so many manufacturers use the term loosely. Biodegradable products can be thrown in the garbage, but remember that landfills lack the microorganisms needed to help break down these products, so keep waste at a minimum as much as possible. 
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