{"id":1605,"date":"2023-01-12T13:24:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T21:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenspeake.com\/?p=1605"},"modified":"2023-01-12T13:24:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T21:24:14","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-compostable-and-biodegradable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenspeake.com\/staging\/9709\/what-is-the-difference-between-compostable-and-biodegradable\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between compostable and biodegradable?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The basics of biodegradable and compostable are simple: the first order breaking down naturally with the other occurring through a process involving human intervention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The natural side of biodegradable means those materials that can be broken down by microorganisms, such as fungi and bacteria, into water, biomass and carbon dioxide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the composting<\/a> side, it’s good to note that there are major differences between residential and commercial composting potential. For residential, things like fruit and vegetables and yard clippings can be easily composted in your yard pile or bin, for example. This requires the addition of oxygen and water, of course. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the industrial path, specifically for things like plastic bags, for example, are meant to head to industrial-level composting facilities<\/a>, as it will not be possible to break something like this down in a home garden. Some communities do have compost programs that will accept this type of waste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An important point on bioplastics is that they are not all recyclable; in fact, sending plant-based materials to the recycler can lead to those piles of recyclable material being rejected and sent to the landfill. The EPA recommends that you read the label of the product in question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the benefits of understanding the difference between compostable and biodegradable? <\/h5>\n\n\n\n