biodegrading

Biodegrading is the process by which organic materials break down through the action of living organisms, typically bacteria, fungi, or other microbes.

When something biodegrades, it decomposes into simpler substances like water, carbon dioxide, and organic matter that can be absorbed back into the environment.

The banana peel was already biodegrading in the compost bin.

Materials marketed as biodegradable are designed to break down relatively quickly under natural conditions, though the actual time varies widely depending on the substance and environment.