Can a Product Really Be Biodegradable?

 


The short answer is yes! You may have wondered before, does a packaging product labeled as "biodegradable" actually decompose? It's awesome to say that manufacturing technology has progressed and made products 100% biodegradable, essentially questioning the use of plastic in our society today. 


Plastic Use


As plastic use has been a normal source of packaging for decades, it's often hard for individuals and businesses to make the switch to biodegradable products. Food packaging especially is a common source of everyday plastic waste that so many don't think twice about. However, plastic does not decompose in landfills and has extremely harsh effects on the environment as a whole. 


We Can Eliminate Plastic 


Although plastic has been in our lives for years, everyone can make changes in their everyday routine to cut out plastic use. Habits often start at home, so be sure to inform your family and friends about the dangers of plastic. Introducing biodegradable products into your life can make others more aware of the environmentally friendly options that are out there. 


Help Our Landfills


Throwing away biodegradable products no longer hurts our planet. These products break down naturally over time due to their makeup of natural resources. If we keep contributing waste products to landfills like plastic, our earth will continue to fill up with harmful trash that will never go away. 



Start Before It's Too Late


If you aren't sure where to begin, look into biodegradable packaging that is readily available for purchase. Check out companies like Zume Inc, which have developed technologies to make all of their products biodegradable and environmentally friendly. Taking the time to learn and make progressive decisions towards eliminating plastic will encourage others to do the same. 

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