decompose

"Instead of fully removing the polymer, we partially decompose it," he said.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026

If we change, on a larger systemic level, the way we grow, distribute and decompose food, then we’ll be in a much better place.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026

Globally, it's estimated that 300,000 disposable nappies are sent to landfill or incinerated every minute, leading to environmental issues as many contain plastics and synthetic materials and can take hundreds of years to decompose.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

Despite recycling efforts, most plastic ends up in landfills where it can take centuries to decompose, leaching out chemicals during that time, Deeney said.

From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026

Scavengers could come and eat the dead animals, and what was left of their bodies would decompose and enrich the soil.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

“As organic waste decomposes in landfills, it accounts for 41% of the state’s methane emissions, a greenhouse gas with 84 times the power to heat the climate as carbon dioxide,” according to CalRecycle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

The whale has gained in size in recent days because of a build-up of gas as the carcass decomposes, and some islanders are worried it may explode.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Fires that start below the surface often begin spontaneously, as organic matter decomposes and creates heat, fueled by oxygen that sneaks in through the cracks.

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

But by the time Agatha Harkness’ body instantaneously rots and decomposes into a bed of flowers in shades of her signature purple, her death inspires something closer to sadness rather than cheer.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2024

“It’s just a case of remembering that oxalic acid on heating decomposes into carbon dioxide, water, and good old carbon monoxide. College chem, you know.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

The autopsy report said investigators used dental image comparisons to identify the body, which was severely decomposed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Unlike in 1986, when many of the artifacts, especially the elephant tusks, decomposed after being exposed to the open air, Ran improvised a new system for the dig.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

After this activation step, all three types of plastic decomposed efficiently.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

The county's medical examiner said the body was "severely decomposed" and deferred on making a ruling on how she died pending the death investigation.

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026

One of the few circumstances that save us from extinction by this means is the fact that parathion and other chemicals of this 0 group are decomposed rather rapidly.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

The remains may also begin defrosting and decomposing once they reach lower altitudes.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

But because decomposing food is a source of ammonia, the source of any emissions remains muddled, regulators said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

A court has turned down their request but ordered the authorities to protect the body from decomposing.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

The decomposing waste generates methane, which scientists say is responsible for at least a quarter of global warming.

From Barron's ● May 13, 2026

Beneath decomposing lids, the eyes are sunken deep into the skull.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung