Adjective : biodegradable paper; biodegradable detergent. From Dictionary.com.
We can argue the benefits of biodegradability versus recycling. From Wordnik.com. [When Art Reflects our Non-Sustainable Life] Reference
It does not depend on the biodegradability or afterlife of a sculpture. From Wordnik.com. [Mark Mennin: The Material of Public Art] Reference
Example: K-Mart and biodegradability claims for things like paper plates. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-06-01] Reference
Kmart 2009 consent order: challenging biodegradability claims for paper plates. From Wordnik.com. [Arnold & Porter Webinar on False Advertising] Reference
Recover also includes recover nutrients for biodegradability, and energy from materials at total end-of-life. From Wordnik.com. [Recycle - The Neglected "R" in Sustainable Packaging?] Reference
Unfortunately, we neglected to remove the biodegradability claim from the front of the Automatic Dishwashing Gel package. From Wordnik.com. [When “green” claims reveal a gray area] Reference
According to scientific methods, the toxicity and biodegradability of a mixture must be tested on the mixture as a whole. From Wordnik.com. [Green Cleaning Products?] Reference
Lonergan was involved in the development of the Plantic plastic and he heads a biotechnology group that tests the biodegradability of plastics. From Wordnik.com. [Invention: Disappearing Plastic, just Add Water | Impact Lab] Reference
NatureFlex NK was launched in 2008 and offers not only biodegradability and compostability, but also a moisture barrier approaching that of co-extruded OPP. From Wordnik.com. [Sonnentor Spices Move to Biodegradable Packaging] Reference
Disregarding the issues of the fossil carbon input into growing corn and making plastic from it, I am puzzled by the issue of biodegradability being presented as a virtue. From Wordnik.com. [Unthreaded #10 « Climate Audit] Reference
Last summer (2007) we challenged a Monsanto advertisement extolling the biodegradability of Roundup - a dog finding a bone sprayed with Roundup and saying it was not toxic. From Wordnik.com. [MONSANTO PESTICIDES: An interview with scientist GILLES-ERIC SERALINI] Reference
Look out for compostability and biodegradability guarantees. From Wordnik.com. [TreeHugger] Reference
Event to answer tough questions on biodegradability, says organisers. From Wordnik.com. [FoodProductionDaily RSS] Reference
The argument that biodegradability is paper bags 'saving grace is extremely problematic. From Wordnik.com. [Library of Economics and Liberty] Reference
Thus we shall witness for our very selves the circle of life, the miracle of biodegradability!. From Wordnik.com. [Dave's Mechanical Pencils] Reference
Cleaners from Green Earth Technologies meet ASTM Standards for biodegradability and non-toxicity. From Wordnik.com. [detnews.com - Local] Reference
The law also punishes manufacturers and retailers who fib about the biodegradability of their sack. From Wordnik.com. [StarTribune.com rss feed] Reference
• The biodegradability of biolice 50T complies with European standards EN13432 up to a thickness of 450 µm. From Wordnik.com. [Food IngredientsFIrst News] Reference
The samples were analyzed to determine the age, source, and biodegradability of organic matter derived from glacier inputs. From Wordnik.com. [EurekAlert! - Breaking News] Reference
Mirel is a superb product, offerings superior biodegradability, biobased sourcing and performance levels exceeding other bioplastics. From Wordnik.com. [SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page] Reference
Highly biodegradable wastes will have higher respiration rates, and wastes of low biodegradability will have lower respiration rates. From Wordnik.com. [Newswise: Latest News] Reference
The new film, NatureFlexT NK, offers not only biodegradability and compostability, but also a moisture barrier approaching that of co-extruded OPP. From Wordnik.com. [Packaging and Converting Essentials] Reference
Seventh Generation, Tushies and TenderCare get high marks for their use of absorbent, chlorine-free materials and, in some cases, biodegradability. From Wordnik.com. [Kansas City infoZine Headlines] Reference
Tender, have agreed to settle the cases and no longer make claims about biodegradability without reliable evidence backing them up, and the third company. From Wordnik.com. [GreenBiz.com Green Business News] Reference
NatureFlexT NK was launched in 2008 and offers not only biodegradability and compostability, but also a moisture barrier approaching that of co-extruded OPP. From Wordnik.com. [Packaging and Converting ESSENTIALS] Reference
One group researched "green" cleaning products, balancing biodegradability with other factors such as cost, effectiveness and the safety of the housekeeping staff. From Wordnik.com. Reference
But the ACCC alleged the Goody bags failed to meet Australian standards for biodegradability, disintegration and the concentration of toxic or hazardous substances. From Wordnik.com. [AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
Industry interest in biodegradability components for packaging is accelerating in pace with a desire to find sustainable solutions to growing environmental concerns. From Wordnik.com. [ConfectioneryNews RSS] Reference
Although the wheat board and sunflower seed boards are notoriously difficult to work with, they are designed to be reclaimed into nature's potpourri of biodegradability. From Wordnik.com. [Yale Daily News - Latest Issue] Reference
Innovia Films introduced NatureFlex, which meets biodegradability and compostability standards, but also provides a moisture barrier approaching that of co-extruded OPP. From Wordnik.com. [The Gadgeteer] Reference
Derived from wood, nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) has generated interest from the scientific community because of its biodegradability, strength and other characteristics. From Wordnik.com. Reference
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development uses a standard biodegradability measurement, and Smith sent Oceans to an independent lab to have the test applied. From Wordnik.com. [NYT > Home Page] Reference
Fundamentally, Mirel's unique combination of biodegradability, bio-based sourcing and performance properties results in premium pricing relative to most petroleum based plastics. From Wordnik.com. [SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page] Reference
'bio' should refer to the natural science of biodegradability. From Wordnik.com. [GigaOM Network] Reference
One case: advertiser relied on its supplier’s certificate of biodegradability. From Wordnik.com. [Arnold & Porter Webinar on False Advertising] Reference
I honestly don’t know if there are tradeoffs between biodegradability and the amount of oil it takes to produce the bag. fostert says. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Bag Elasticity] Reference
So is biodegradability part of the solution. From Wordnik.com. [Unthreaded #10 « Climate Audit] Reference
It addresses toxicity, carcinogens, biodegradability, animal testing, etc. From Wordnik.com. [Baking soda is all you need to make your own green cleaning products | The Greenwash Brigade | Marketplace from American Public Media] Reference
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