How does the use of biodegradable and compostable products help the environment?
Biodegradable and compostable products reduce landfill mass, use of petroleum consumption, and use of toxic substances into the soil and groundwater. Annually Americans throw away 100 billion plastic bags and only .6% of these bags are recycled according to a study conducted by Hampton County South Carolina. These bags will remain in landfills from 10-20 years and will leave a negative environmental footprint.
