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Biodegradable Film

Definitions and Terms
Categories of Degradable Plastics

Any organic substance capable of being broken down by micro-organisms in the presence of oxygen (aerobic) to carbon dioxide, water biomass and mineral salts or any other elements that are present (mineralization). Alternatively, any organic substance able to be broken down without the presence of oxygen (anaerobic) to carbon dioxide, methane, water and biomass.

Organic matter capable of being broken down by aerobic and anaerobic means to make compost.

Broadly describes plastics which are designed to break down into smaller particle sizes to a specific extent within a given time and within a specific end environment.

A catalyst-based, multi-stage degradable plastic which breaks down first by oxidation and later by bacteria.

A plastic capable of degradation by ultraviolet radiation degrading the chemical bond or link in the polymer or chemical structure of a plastic.

Capable of dissolving in water.