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compostable [kɒmˈpɒstəbəl] adj (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) capable of being used as compost compostable waste How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| World Centric also sells compostable waste bags and durable utensils made from corn starch (80 percent of which is not genetically modified) that are designed to handle very hot foods. The rationale for the ban in San Francisco: It will significantly cut down imports of foreign oil; used plastic bags will stop overwhelming landfills; plastic bags are not as biodegradable as paper or compostable bags; it will help curb global warming because plastic bag production requires electricity; it will help eliminate a danger to marine animals; and stores can replace the plastic bags with recycled paper bags or bags made from newer, compostable materials. Companies that recycle plastic will not accept batches that include compostable bags made of corn or potato starch. |
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