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biodegradable

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


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Use biodegradable, eco-friendly products that are better for the environment and softer on the skin.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Blueprint's artificial structures, which can be created in many different shapes, are built on a 3D-printed scaffold of a biodegradable polyester called polycaprolactone, which supports a collagen structure.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

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

They are now aiming to create fully biodegradable versions that avoid complex supply chains and conflict minerals.

From Science Daily Apr. 19, 2026

She wanted to do paper lanterns, but I said no, because even the biodegradable ones aren’t good for the earth.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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