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Compostable
A term used to describe a product that can disintegrate into non-toxic, natural constituents typically present in soil, at a rate consistent with similar natural materials. Compostable products require microorganisms, humidity, oxygen, and heat to yield a finished compost product (biomass, carbon dioxide, water, and inorganic compounds).
Comment: compostable materials biodegrade in soil under specified conditions (temperature, time) without leaving harmful residues behind. Compostability can be tested according to specified standards and when done so, the term can be used. Differentiation is often made between industrial and home compostability, due to the former being able to handle more material types than standard home composting systems.
Circular Economy and Biochemicals