Advantages of Biodegradable, Compostable and Eco- friendly products over Plastics and Foams.

Advantages of Biodegradable, Compostable and Eco- friendly products over Plastics and Foams.

In December of 2016, a little yogurt cup washed along a beach in Canada. This was not an unusual circumstance. What is unusual, was that this yogurt cup was commemorating the 1976 Olympics.

For forty years, the cup was floating on the surface of the ocean. This event forced people to ask the question, how long does it take for plastics to decompose? Here are some answers that may astound you. Plastic bottles take 500-1000 years to decompose. Plastic shopping bags take 10-100 years. Plastic straws take 100-500 years. Styrofoam cups take 50-500 years. Sandwich bags take 500-1000 years to decompose.

Biodegradable, Compostable and Eco- friendly products take three to six months to decompose after they are discorded. They are made from corn, sugarcane, bamboo, bagasse and other compostable products. Not only do they decompose quickly when discorded in landfills, they also help to nourish the earth. It reduces carbon emission since they are plant based. They consume less energy to manufacture. They provide an Eco- friendly solution since they automatically reduce the amount of waste.

With the increased use and manufacturing of Biodegradable, Compostable and Eco- friendly products, we can expect a greener and a more sustainable future for our planet.



Meaning of the following words:

Biodegradable material- can be defined as a material which can be decomposed by bacteria or other natural organisms and not adding to pollution.

Compostable- is used to describe a product that can disintegrate into non-toxic, natural elements.

Eco-friendly- literally means earth-friendly or not harmful to the environment.