Biodegradable packaging is generally defined as any form of packaging that will naturally disintegrate and decompose.
Biodegradable Definition:
The term “biodegradable” has typically been used very broadly for any sustainable packaging material that will naturally break down – under any conditions and in an undefined amount of time. The issue? By this definition, anything from a wooden box to a cellulose-based wrapper is biodegradable. The difference being that the wrapper will biodegrade within weeks, while the wood will take decades or even centuries. Some of the sustainably-stamped biodegradable packaging that is being sold today will still cause harm to the environment!
So, how can you find a biodegradable package that will break down in a safe environment in a reasonable amount of time?
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