biodegrade
Verb
Meaning
break down naturally through the action of biological agents
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Plastic bottles do not biodegrade
A mat or net made from natural fibres will gradually biodegrade as it is exposed to the weather.
As a result, implants can now fit through small incisions, doctors can easily perform complex deformations, and sutures and other material aides can naturally biodegrade after a completed surgery.
And since most plastics don’t biodegrade in any meaningful sense, all that plastic waste could exist for hundreds or even thousands of years.
Naish said he also often finds bloodied pads during his beach cleanups, which makes sense because so many disposable period products are made from synthetic material that don’t efficiently biodegrade.
Packaging made from wheat straw can be certified compostable and will biodegrade in a commercial composting environment.