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biodegradable

[bahy-oh-di-grey-duh-buhl] / ˌbaɪ oʊ dɪˈgreɪ də bəl /


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But the fabrics, made with oil and coal, have a high carbon footprint and aren’t biodegradable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Lennick notes that cellulose acetate does have environmental benefits over conventional plastic, such as being biodegradable under certain conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

It takes up to 120 biodegradable Tuftext-brand latex balloons spaced about 12 feet apart to create the chain, Bose said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

As concerns grow about the environmental and health impacts of plastic waste, scientists are accelerating efforts to develop safer, biodegradable alternatives.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

“No. We only sell mesh strainers and biodegradable sachets.”

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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