Ep 26A: Biodegradable Materials- break it down

Update: 2023-10-31

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What's the difference between biodegradable and compostable materials? In this episode we discuss what makes a material degradable, biodegradable, and compostable. We also discuss greenwashing with plastics that claim to be biodegradable and what you can look out for.

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Ep 26A: Biodegradable Materials- break it down

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Ep 26A: Biodegradable Materials- break it down