The basic difference between Compostable Vs Biodegradable.

1. COMPOSTABLE VS BIODEGRADABLE
What is the contrast between biodegradable and compostable products?
Which canister would it be a good idea for you to put them in?
DEGRADABLE
Degradable products are made from plastic with other chemicals added that
cause the plastic to break down and disintegrate over
time when exposed to sunlight and heat. If degradable
products are released into our environment they become
quite problematic as they break down into lots of tiny
pieces of plastic. Animals can consume the smaller
pieces of plastic more readily. It is also much more
difficult to remove hundreds of tiny pieces of plastic
from the environment than it is to remove a single
product.
 Degradable bags should only be used for and placed into your general
waste bin.
BIODEGRADABLE
Like degradable bags, biodegradable are often still plastic bags that have
microorganisms added to break down the plastic.
 Biodegradable bags should only be used for and placed into your general
waste bin.

2. COMPOSTABLE
Compostable products are made of natural
plant starch, and do not produce any toxic
material. Compostable bags, plates, straws etc.
break down readily in a composting system
through microbial activity to form compost.
Compostable items made from natural
materials like sugarcane fibre or bamboo
(such as Enviropack) are widely advertised as
a green alternative to plastics or single use
items but may only break down in
commercial composting facilities.
Currently there is no standard certification in
the UK which clearly and reliably labels items as truly compostable at home. If
you compost at home you’ll know that it doesn’t take that long – several months
or a year – for truly compostable items, which include paper and cardboard, to be
unrecognisable.
It is a confusing situation so what can be done? If you find companies using the
terms biodegradable or compostable without explaining what exactly they mean
and under what conditions the materials will compost challenge them on their
use of this language and avoid purchasing the product if you are unsure.