Biodegradable vs. Compostable - What's the Difference?
Until recently, the term 'biodegradable' meant that something could break down completely and not add to landfill - leaving no trace of plastic behind. The general population could easily identify earth-friendly products that were labelled as biodegradable, knowing that they were making eco-conscious decisions. Recently, however, it has been argued that the term 'biodegradable' could be applied to any product, plastic or not, as everything breaks down somewhat and could be assumed to be 'degradable'.
From here, the newer term 'compostable' was used to help seperate 'degradable' products from actual earth-friendly, non-plastic products that break down by 90% or more in 180 days or less, leaving no micro-plastics left. This new classification has caused confusion in the general population who typically understand 'compostable' labelling to mean something that has to be disposed of in their home compost, which many people don't have. To avoid confusion, we have chosen to name our compostable-certified poop bags as '100% Biodegradable' - a word easily understood as being earth friendly and able to be disposed of in any bin or compost.