THE MEANING OF THE TERMS
The terms biodegradation, biodegradable materials and compostability are often misused and misunderstood.
Degradable or oxo-degradable describe where the traditional plastics, such as polyethylene are treated with additives which causes the material to disintegrate over a number of years. Degradable bags do not ‘compost’ and will contaminate the end compost reducing its value to the planet. To visualise this, imagine the look of your gardening compost full of bits of plastic. Continue reading → “Compostable vs Biodegradable: What is the difference ?”