compostable materials
Rot-friendly refuse
Compostable materials are substances that can break down into nutrient-rich soil through natural decomposition.
The term appears in environmental contexts to distinguish items that can go in compost bins from those requiring landfills or recycling: Check the packaging to see if it's made from compostable materials.
Food scraps, yard waste, and certain plant-based plastics qualify.
- food scrapsDiscarded edible remnants
- eggshellsOva's brittle casings
- bioplasticsPlant-derived synthetic materials
- renewable resourcesSupplies that naturally replenish
- cardboardRigid paper for containers
biodegradable · vermicomposting · tea bags · organic fertilizers · wood chips · paper towels · coffee grounds · carbon sequestration · sustainable agriculture · recycling · waste reduction · zero waste · leaves · green waste · yard waste · soil · worms · scraps
- eco techsolar charger, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, smart thermostats, recycled plastics
- green buildingLEED, LEED certification, net zero, green roofs, sustainable design
- green chemistrywaste prevention, pollution prevention, sustainable design
compostable materialsstyrofoam
Expanded plastic foam material
polystyrene · PVC · single-use plastics · forever chemicals · microplastics
compostable materialstoxic waste
Dangerous industrial refuse
hazardous materials · pollutants · industrial waste · e-waste · plastic pollution
compostable materialspetrochemicals
Compounds derived from petroleum
synthetic materials · durable goods · concrete · metals · stainless steel