compostable

English translation: capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site…

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English term or phrase:compostable
Selected answer:capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site…
Entered by: Davor Ivic

10:26 May 30, 2014
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Environment & Ecology
English term or phrase: compostable
“To collect your organic waste, you can use compostable bags, but do not use plastic bags!”



Please note : The word compostable is very important (in the sentence). It should not be mistaken with biodegradable.
Davor Ivic
Croatia
Local time: 16:50
capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site…
Explanation:
Compostable Plastics or items certified as ASTM D6400 compliant are “capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site…” (I spared you the longer version from the American Society for Testing & Materials or ASTM). Their definition of compostable ASTM D6400 compliant plastics goes on to say, for a plastic to be called “compostable”, they need to meet three criteria. They must:

Biodegrade
Disintegrate, and
Have no eco-toxicity

http://blog.recology.com/2010/07/12/compostable-vs-biodegrad...
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4capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site…
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4compostable " are
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capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site…


Explanation:
Compostable Plastics or items certified as ASTM D6400 compliant are “capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site…” (I spared you the longer version from the American Society for Testing & Materials or ASTM). Their definition of compostable ASTM D6400 compliant plastics goes on to say, for a plastic to be called “compostable”, they need to meet three criteria. They must:

Biodegrade
Disintegrate, and
Have no eco-toxicity

http://blog.recology.com/2010/07/12/compostable-vs-biodegrad...


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compostable " are


Explanation:
items can be put back into the ground to make SOIL " !
which is not the same as biodegradable.

biodegradable - "materials should break down in a reasonably short period of time after customary disposal".

More for info www.genpack.com/greeroom/biodegradable

Maria Chmelarova
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