Biodegradable vs. Compostable: What’s the Difference?
The simplest way to remember it is: Everything compostable is biodegradable, but not everything biodegradable is compostable.
1. Biodegradable: Nature’s Slow Burn
Biodegradation is the natural process where organic substances are broken down into simpler compounds by microorganisms (like bacteria and fungi).
- The Catch: This term is a bit broad. It doesn’t specify a timeframe or the environment needed. Technically, even a plastic bottle is “biodegradable” if you’re willing to wait 450 years.
2. Compostable: The High Standard
A product is compostable if it can biodegrade under specific conditions (heat, moisture, and oxygen) within a fixed timeframe—usually about 90 days.
- The Goal: Unlike simple biodegradation, composting ensures that the material leaves no toxic residue behind, turning instead into nutrient-rich “humus” that helps plants grow.
Compostable 4P TRAY
ESPECIFICACIONES
- Maíz: a base de almidón (TPS)
- Límites de temperatura: -10°C – 120°C
- No absorbe líquidos ni aceite
- Lote maestro blanco (seguro para el contacto con alimentos)
- Resistencia máxima al peso: 3 k
MATERIALES
- Maíz: almidón + portador PBAT
CARACTERISTICAS
- Tamaño: 237x180x40 mm
- Unidades por Caja: 250 unidades
Compostable 14H TRAY
SPECS
- Corn: starch-based (TPS)
- Temperature limits: -10°C – 120°C
- Does not absorb liquids or oil.
- White Master Batch (Food Contact Safe)
- Maximum Weight Strength: 5kg
MATERIALS
- 40% Corn starch + 60% PBAT carrier + calcium carbonate
CHARACTERISTICS
- Size: 312 length x 258 width x 38 mm depth
Compostable 8H TRAY
SPECS
- Corn: starch-based (TPS)
- Temperature limits: -10°C – 120°C
- Does not absorb liquids or oil.
- White Master Batch (Food Contact Safe)
- Maximum Weight Strength: 3kg
MATERIALS
- 40% Corn starch + 60% PBAT carrier + calcium carbonate
CHARACTERISTICS
- Size: 237 length x 180 width x 40 mm depth